The Obamas Arrive, Day 4

I was feeding Lilah this afternoon when I heard two helicopters over the house.  I knew they were on their way to the airport.  I whisked the baby out of her high chair and we dashed to the car.  We drove towards Ally’s General Store where I knew everyone would gather to see the motorcade.  Unfortunately we missed it by 2 minutes.

Normally this particular road isn’t very busy even in the summer but not today.  At least when Lilah is older she will proudly be able to say “When I was one year old I missed seeing the president”  They are going to be here for 10 days so maybe we will see them.  I actually am more interested in photographing the hordes who come to see the President. 

Day 4

• breakfast sandwich   5 points
• coffee  2 points
• yogurt   1 point
• bites of Lilah’s supper:  I am giving myself 1 point though I doubt it is even that much.  She has a hummus sandwich on Naan bread with avocado.  I, at least had to taste it.
• Supper:  I cooked a new WW recipe that wasn’t bad but it needs some work.   I had it with a new flatbread called FlatOut. This stuff is great at two points.  You can make sandwiches and even pizza which I am going to try.  14 for the recipe because I had two servings and 2 for the flatbread.  I actually think the recipe should be 6 points because I used Fiber One cottage cheese which is less than the regular.
• snack:  Smart Ones peanut butter sunday 3 points
• snack:  lentil chips and cottage cheese 3
•  Vita brownie and whipped cream 2

Total 33 points so I will deduct 3 from my 35 extra points

The recipe

Beef and Vegetable Cheese Casserole POINTS: 7 INSTRUCTIONS1 spray(s) cooking spray 2 medium tomato(es), sliced 2 medium zucchini, sliced 12 oz raw lean ground beef 1 large onion(s), finely chopped 2 medium garlic clove(s), minced 1 cup(s) canned tomato sauce 2 cup(s) fat-free cottage cheese 1 large egg yolk(s) 1/2 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese 1 Tbsp parsley, oregano or rosemary, chopped 1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste Preheat oven to 500ºF. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and spread tomatoes and zucchini over sheet. Roast vegetables for 10 to 12 minutes.Meanwhile, in a large, nonstick skillet, sauté beef, onion and garlic until beef is browned. Stir in tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.Spread beef mixture in a large, shallow baking dish (3 quart or 9 X 13-inches) and top with roasted vegetables. Reduce oven temperature to 350ºF.Whisk together cottage cheese, egg yolk, cheddar cheese, herbs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Spoon over roasted vegetables and smooth with a rubber spatula. Bake until very hot and bubbling around edges, about 35 minutes. Cut into six equal pieces and serve immediately. (Note: If preparing casserole in advance and freezing it, make sure to thaw it completely in the refrigerator before baking it. Increase the baking time by 5 to 10 minutes.)

The recipe definitely needs work.  One serving for me wasn’t enough.  Fortunately I didn’t have lunch so I was able to have two   servings.  Next time I would layer in more vegetables and season the ground beef.  Sarah and I both think it is worth trying again with the changes.