can I cook?

I'm not sure if you know about my issues with cooking/burning food but I'm not a great cook. This week however I tried some healthy recipes. Most turned out yummy. I took a picture each day to show proof that I cooked! The pasta was so-so. I made it too spicy and it just reminded me that I only really like squash with LOTS of butter. I think that means I really don't like squash, just the butter. My favorite of all of these is the first one, "chicken breasts with crab meat stuffing". They were delicious but looked nothing like the picture in the book.

4 boneless chicken breast halves
3/4 cup whole wheat crackers
3 ounces crabmeat drained and rinsed twice (I used immitation and it was great)
1/4 cup fat free mayo
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (I just used it from the bottle)
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup lowfat milk

pound chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap to 1/4 inch thickness, using flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin.

combine 1/4 cup cracker crumbs, crabmeat, mayo, cheese, onions, lemon juice and pepper sauce in medium bowl. Divide filling evenly among chicken breasts. Roll up each chicken breast from short side tucking in ends. Secure with wooden pick.

Combine remainin 1/2 cup cracker crubs, parsley flakes, black pepper and paprika in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken in milk; roll in cracker crumb mixture. Place chicken in microwavable round or square baking dish. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave at high 10 minutes or until chicken is not longer pink in center. Remove chicken from dish. Remove wooden picks. Add remaining milk to pan juices; microwave on high 1 minute or until sauce comes to a boil. Serve chicke with sauce.

Makes 4 servings

I've actually really enjoyed cooking this week. I've planned ahead and I think it's made a huge difference. Usually I wait until the last minute and then I have no choices on what I'll make and it turns out pretty unhealthy!