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Tonight had potential for serious derailment. I think most Thursdays do. You spend all week working, dieting, deadlining, exercising, erranding – by Thursday you’re pooped!

I was so close to ordering take-out, but somewhere during the crazy amounts of rationalizing going on in my head, I thought of a quick compromise. Hooray for pizza!

Lazy Pants Pizza:
– Sprouted Wheat Toast
– Baby Spinach
– Tomato Sauce
– Mozzarella Cheese
– Garlic Powder

While sprouted wheat bread is toasting, heat tomato sauce in the microwave for a minute. Stir spinach leaves in the tomato sauce and microwave for an additional minute. Spread tomato sauce on sprouted wheat toast, sprinkle with garlic powder, and cover with cheese. Toast until golden.

Regarding food, my passion has always been in the known. If I like a certain restaurant plate, I’ll order it every time. If I’ve already found enjoyment in a recipe, I’ll serve it to a guest. I’ve even gone as far as knowing every restaurant I’ll attend while on vacation, and knowing what I’ll order when I get there. Twenty ten will be different.

Mid-February may be a bit late for a new year’s resolution, but it’s not too late. After all, what would be the point in setting a pointless goal? So this year I plan on being adventurous in my kitchen and your table alike.

Being vocally un-fond of tomatoes and having a newly acquired love of mushrooms, sundried tomatoes and portobellos have rarely, if ever, found a spot in my kitchen. But tonight I was determined to venture recipe free in unchartered vegetable territory. And I did. But my spinach, sundried tomato, and goat cheese stuffed portobello creation was like earning a “B” on your report card – it was good, probably acceptable to others, but you know you can do better.

I know this dish has potential and will let you know when I’ve come up with “A” material!