Today was one of those days where I just charged through. I had focus. I have no idea what controls my drive, but I think it’s 25% hormones, 25% the weather (even though today was bad!?) and 50% the day of the week. Mondays seem to have more electric charge to them. I got so much done today!
And it was going swell until I just sliced my knuckle open with our chef’s knife while doing the dishes. It’s not serious, but it hurts to type!
Power snack of cereal and milk:
Dinner tonight was ready in 10 minutes thanks to leftovers!
Veggie lasagna
Virginia roll!
And Caesar salad with homemade dressing
We had leftover romaine from Saturday but no Caesar dressing, anchovies or parmesan in the house. What I whipped up, though, was pretty darn good!
ROUGHLY [because I didn’t measure]:
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast
- Pinch pepper
It was tasty!
We just finished a Lost and now I’m off to read my book!
Maria @ Sinfully Nutritious says
Leftover lasagna is the best. Your dressing looks tasty. I got a ton done today too. Must be in the air!
kathleen @ the daily crumb says
the weather definitely has an effect on my productivity levels. either extreme (super sunny or super rainy) yields a major decrease — either want to be outside or curled up with a blanket!
mmmm that lasagna looks just as delicious the second time around!
lynn @ the actor's diet says
it’s been raining all day here in LA and has made me semi-productive. spurts!
Kinley @ Better Off Barefoot says
Oh I love the idea of greek yogurt mixed as a salad dressing! And cereal and milk is my favorite snack. Ever! 😉
thatShortChick says
I’m the most productive on monday nights, oddly enough. although this cold, rainy monday sort of put me in a mood. I also enjoyed some veggie lasagna tonight as well!
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
Leftovers are the best! Our dinner consisted of a medley of frozen sauce reheated, some with ground turkey and some with turkey meatballs. I added more ground turkey and I think there will be enough for tomorrow’s night as well…love leftovers for leftovers! lol
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Sorry about your knuckle. I am the worst at doing that kind of stuff. I felt super charged today too. I got certified in CPR/AED and really, how could you have a bad day after that. Enjoy your book and sleep well!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
ahhh that lasagna just looks so delicious!!!!
Emily @ The Swallow Flies says
I’m so glad you’ve been productive today! I’ve been DRAGGING. I think if every weekend was a three-day one, I’d be so much more energized during the week!
Molly @ RDexposed says
Mmm, I love leftovers for dinner! I can’t believe there are people who hate leftovers!
Erin says
Anyone who hates leftovers probably has someone else doing the cooking. My grandfather hated going out to eat…because he had my grandma at home cooking for him…and cleaning it up. 🙂
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
I love dinners that come together so quickly. Tonight mine is taking a good 30 minutes and while that isn’t THAT long, it’s too much for tonight. 😉
Laura Jane @ Recovering Chocoholic says
I think your day was so productive because you stole all my energy! I was just thinking about how little I accomplished this evening.
Michelle (Better with Berries) says
When you mention Lost it’s making me want to go back and watch it! I watched every season except the last one. Don’t ask me how that happened. I need to go back and find out how it all ended!
Emily says
What book are you reading?!
Jen says
Just what I was going to ask! Are you back to The Hunger Games now?
KathEats says
A Visit from the Goon Squad for book club. Not my cup of tea. Hunger Games resumes next!
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
I like the dressing recipe! Delish sounding 🙂
Annie @ Naturally Sweet Recipes says
What a great meal! It all looks delicious!! Milk and cheerios are one of my fav snacks too!
Blessing @ Working Mom Journal says
I love leftovers too!
emily says
Every time you mention that snack, this plays in my head! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pONdKYbmOV0
KathEats says
haha
Betsy says
Brilliant faux-caesar dressing – I never would have thought of that (nutritional yeast!) I wish I were in full swing on Mondays. It took me until my afternoon workout to get that good-productive glow going.
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
I’m the only one in my house that actually likes leftovers. To me most food tastes even better the next day. Today was productive for me as well. I’m thinking its the weather.
Laura says
I envy your ability to pour a teeny glass of wine. I always think to myself (just have 3oz pour with dinner, that will be nice) but then I get out a glass and pour far more. I clearly need to build up restraint! Hope your finger gets better.
Erin Motz says
Cereal in a mug = one of my favorite things. It’s so pleasant… like a cozy memory. Snuggle on the couch in sweats, a blanket, and a mug of your fave cereal. :-] Mmm, I could go for some now!
Kerry @ Totes My Oats says
I love days when I get so much accomplished!!! That dinner looks great – leftovers are an angel.
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
I like the sound of your homemade dressing. Yogurt bases are so versatile and yield great finished products.
The leftovers and dinner being ready in 10 mins..amen for (planned) leftovers! They save me.
Megan says
That Virginia roll keeps grabbing my attention! LOL! It looks so good!
Deva @ Deva by Definition says
What book are you on? The Hunger Games trilogy or something else? I read the whole Hunger Games trilogy in about 12 hours – I couldn’t put it down!
KathEats says
Visit from the Goon Squad – don’t like it. Going back to Hunger Games next!
Angel7 says
That must really hurt when you bend your fingers!
Years ago, my fourth finger got cut bad on the skin under my nail when I broke a casserole dish while washing it in the sink. I did not know that I cut it until I noticed the blood. I had someone butterfly bandage it, and it healed quite nicely. Now I am very careful when holding any type of glass dishes and such in the sink!
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Kavi @ Lab to Fab! says
All that yummy cheese… now I’m craving veggie lasagna!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
Ehh, cutting yourself is the worst! Sorry to hear that.
Khushboo says
The day of the week definitely impacts my productivity levels…unsurprisingly, my motivation is relatively low by Fridays!
Jasper @ crunchylittlebites says
yum yum Yum yum Yum! I am not sure I understand nutritional yeast and all it’s uses but it’s gunna be GREAT, I just know, when I try it!
Med School Odyssey says
10 years working in restaurants, and the only time I’ve ever cut myself was when our dishwasher stuck my knife point-down in a wooden cutting board. Have a giant scar on my right hand from that – nothing since then.
Be careful!!!!
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Meals from leftovers are the best! That veggie lasagna looks dynamite.
Aileen says
Dinner sure does look tasty and filling!
Hope you’re knuckle is healing well.
Aileen says
clumsy me…that’s supposed to be “your”
Ash Bear says
I love cereal in a mug and leftovers! I feel like I eat each of them daily in one way or another. Today’s lunch will be leftovers and based on tonight’s schedule including yoga at Strala that doesn’t end until 8:30, I feel like dinner will be cereal. 🙂
Brittnie (A Joy Renewed) says
I love days when I am on a roll and just plow through my to do list. Such a great feeling! Leftovers are the best. Sometimes I enjoy leftovers more than the original meal – especially when eating a pasta dish or soups.
Jodi @ Jodeexi Writes says
The weather has made it hard for me to do anything! I keep wanting to make veggie lasagna….but the thought of having a whole tray of leftovers actually turns me off from the idea. I might just have to whip up a mini one. Have a good rest of the week!
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says
Great idea for the faux Caesar dressing. The hubby loves Caesar so I’ll have to try it on him.
Jen says
My roommate sliced her knuckle doing dishes yesterday too! Except hers required a 4hr trip to the ER to get stitches… who knew doing dishes could be so deadly?!
Emily says
that dressing sounds pretty easy as well as tasty, wow!
Rebecca @ Naturally Healthy and Gorgeous says
Yummy looking dinner!
Meagan says
I really like that ranch greek dressing idea – I’ll have to find some nutritional yeast! Where do you buy yours? Seems as if there’s controversy about bulk bins vs non bulk bins for it
KathEats says
I’ve never heard of that controversy, but I buy mine from the bulk bins
Cait's Plate says
That whole meal looks so incredibly comforting from start to finish!
Life's a Bowl says
Greek yogurt makes the best creamy dressings! I’m not a big mayo [or Miracle Whip] fan, but usually add a splash of vinegar to water it down and some spices to add a little zing 🙂 My momma uses it to make a homemade ranch dip for veggie platters!
Karen says
I’d say my productivity is determined by 50% hormones and 25% weather and 25% everyday distractions. The day of the week is pretty irrelevant.
I noticed your unfavorable comment re. Goon Squad – I only got a few chapters in this summer before declaring it a dud. Sorry you have to suffer through it; hopefully there will be some redeeming qualities to it in the end? I recall the reviews were pretty good.
Katie says
Hi there! QQ for you Kath- do you prefer the nutritional yeast powder or flakes? I’m planning on venturing into nutritional yeast world and have heard people swear by both. Also – any suggestions on some other yummy uses for it?
KathEats says
I have only tried the flakes – never seen the powder. But I like the flakes! I feel that they are more fun to eat on food!