Forty two years ago Michael and I went out on our first date, and we celebrate that night every year. The restaurant he took me to is no longer there, it got blown away in a tornado, but we go out to dinner anyway. This year we pigged out at Red Lobster. It’s a long way from beach food, but we do enjoy it.
As if our huge Sunday dinner wasn’t enough, the seafood trend continued Monday on a lighter note with Cajun Shrimp and Pasta. It’s a delicious combination of shrimp and cajun sausage with a few veggies thrown in for good measure. This dish is still not diet food, but at about 500 calories per serving, much better than fried.

Tuesday was St. Patrick’s Day, another day for celebration even if we aren’t exactly Irish. Nothing else would do but a Slow Cooker Corned Beef Dinner. I look forward to it every year, and the leftovers aren’t bad either.
Somehow, Meatless Monday’s Eggplant Parmesan got bumped down to Thursday, and on its way morphed into Eggplant Lasagna. I had intended to make two meals of it, but because the eggplants were on the large side, three pans were over-flowing.

Even though we had already eaten seafood twice in one week, Fishy Friday was observed with Shrimp Quesadillas, prepared fajita style with peppers and onions. For a variation, I may try spinach and mushrooms next.
Spring is almost here, and with it will come the desire for lighter fare. I’m ready!
Be thankful for what life gives you.