Recipe- Yummy dinner

Okay, so far everything I made at home has ended up in the freezer (or the garbage) for a few weeks because my tummy didn't like it. (Turkey meatloaf; Chili: Thai cucumber salad, etc.. Today I actually whipped up something that I could eat- It was a great recipe-- so if you like shellfish here is a quick, pretty economical, and tasty dish. Mussels in red clam sauce. Mussels are the economical shellfish. I bought them at a store that had already cleaned them and they were still only 2.99 lb! Boil water and throw the mussels (1lb) in for 2-3 minutes. Strain and run under cold water. Any mussel that does not open DO NOT EAT. Set aside. Heat non-stick spray in a skillet and add about 2-3 teaspoons of minced garlic (lazy me I buy the preminced in water and keep in the fridge). Saute the garlic and about a tablespoon of tomato paste. Add a teaspoon of dried basi (or about 1/4 cup chopped fresh) and dried oregano (or about 1/4 cup chopped fresh). Add 14 oz can of crushed canned tomatoes. Stir and add 1/4 C clam juice and 1/4 cup of red wine and bring to a boil. Add the mussels and let simmer for about 1-2 minutes. Remember 1 lb of mussels is about 9-10 grams of protein-- it is mostly shell-- so you would want to increase the amounts if you are cooking for more than 2. Cheers! Andrea

sounds great! I'll have to try it! HUGS Kimberly

Let me know how it goes! Andrea