While certain parts of my 4th grade grammar lesson still escape me… (past participle, predicate, infinitive, WHAT?!?! )

…Comparative & Superlative Modifiers?  Well, those always came naturally!

Example of a GOOD breakfast: Naturally More & Jelly Toast

Example of an BETTER meal?  Lunch: Leftover Stuffed Peppers

The BEST?  Huge delicious salad made at home for dinner!

Toppings modifiers? Let’s do it!

GOOD – kalamata olives, cucumbers, artichokes, onions, banana peppers, tomatoes

BETTER – Tribe Sundried Tomato & Basil Hummus

BEST – Sneaky Pumpernickel Stick!

Talk about a perfect summer salad!

And my FAVORITE new low calorie snack, for when I get the munchies before bed?

Mr. Wheat Crispy Wheat!

These suckers are fantastic – if you see them in a store near you – pick them up!  I grabbed them Saturday on a whim, and I’m so glad I did!

What’s your favorite new food find these days????

I’d go with the Mr. Wheat snack, or with Archer Farm Maui Onion Kettle Cooked Chips!

I don’t know about you – but there is just something so wonderful about starting your work week off with a healthy breakfast!

The way I chose to start things off?

1 serving of frozen pineapple, 1 serving frozen strawberries, 8oz of water, and a Chocolate Amazing Grass packet!

Might not be as pretty as a GREEN smoothie – but I assure you – it was delicious (and nutritious AND low in calories!)

While I did actually go grocery shopping two weeks in a row (woohoo, go me!) – I’ve been working on cleaning out our freezer, so I opted for a Trader Joe’s Reduced Guilt Roasted Vegetable Cous Cous frozen meal for lunch.

Trader Joe’s FAIL!

This was a very gag-y dish. Yuck, yuck, yuck.  Usually I have no problem with frozen veggies/meals – but this one was terrible.  I picked around what I could, but I would NEVER buy this again!

No sweat though, I had these sweet little treats to tide me over!

I really wish cherry tomatoes were in season all year.  They are one of my all time favorite BITE SIZE snacks that are portable AND good for you!

More mid-day snackage (yeah, I used that word) due to me not really eating all of my lunch…

Snyder Pumpernickel & Onion Pretzel Sticks & Puffed Pita (can’t remember the brand, I’ll share with you tomorrow!)!

Just before leaving work – an apple with some Naturally More!

My evening involved – a walk to the grocery store, chowing down on some of these so that I wasn’t starving during P90X…

…whipping together some of these…

…and 2 hours of trashy television!  While I heart Roberto, I’m officially Team Chris.  I LOVE HIM!

Question for you – I’ve been responding to your comments within the comments section (as opposed to via e-mail).  The plug-in I have is SUPPOSED to be sending you emails telling you another comment has been made.  Have you guys been getting e-mails?

I really don’t want people thinking I’m not responding!

This dinner idea literally popped right in to my head, as I was grocery shopping this weekend – when I saw these beauties!

Cubanelle Mild Peppers!

While I do love bell peppers, if I’m making stuffed peppers – the only way to go is with Cubanelle or Pablano!

Stuffing Ingredients:

• Chopped Garlic
• Sweet Onion
• Red Bell Pepper
• Red Chief Lentils
• Hot Banana Peppers
• Monterey Jack/Mild Cheddar Cheese (to top the peppers)

Spices:

• Sriracha
• Chili Powder
• Garlic Powder
• Rainbow Peppercorns
• Onion Salt

Cook the lentils in a pot of water (Water:Lentils ratio – 2:1) for about 6-8 minutes.  Red Chief Lentils cook FAST! Other types of lentils will take much longer!

While your lentils are cooking – get your peppers a’ready for the stuffin’

You could cut the tops off and stuff them that way – but I prefer the “boat” action!

After your lentils are done cooking – add them to a pan with the chopped up onion, garlic, bell pepper & banana pepper, along with ALL of the spices, and let everything cook for about 5-10 minutes.

Place your “boats” on a baking sheet and stuff them with the lentil mixture:

Top them all with a light sprinkle of cheese, and throw them in the oven (350 degrees) for 20-40 minutes (depending on how soft you like the peppers).

For me? 20 minutes later:

Voila!

Crunchy, spicy, chewy, flavorful amazing-ness!

Enjoy!