Guess what I'm thinking of

Sushi, is on the brain. A nice spider roll, shrimp tempura, salad with ginger dressing, that is what I'm craving. Some things are better left for other people to make and me to happily eat such as sushi, pad thai, grilled chicken (we have no grill), gelato (I tried), and spinach enchiladas. Tonight I think the meal of the day will be chicken alfredo with pesto and sundried tomatoes. I will put up the recipe for pasta and alfredo tomorrow. It's super easy and very good, definitly worth the calories.

Fettuccini Alfredo
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. heavy cream
4 T. butter
1 c. grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
salt
pepper
nutmeg (fresh if you have it)
1 lb. fettuccine (or most any other pasta shape will work too)

Directions: In a large saucepan melt the butter and add the cream, bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add in half of the cheese and whisk until smooth. Remove from the heat and add salt, pepper and a dash of nutmeg to your liking.

In another pot start boiling water and cook the pasta. Be sure to salt the water for extra flavor. Cook the pasta to al dente and drain.

Add the pasta to the pan with the sauce, sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.

What I like about cooking versus baking is that it is pretty flexible. In the sauce you can add peas, broccoli, cooked chicken, sun dried tomatoes, a spoonful of pesto, whatever you like.