Breakfast: Instead of making cookie dough overnight oats, there was so much extra cashew butter left in this jar that I made them “cookie” style – very little milk, some protein powder, extra chewy, dense, and filling.
Lunch: About 3 bites of leftover tuna noodle casserole (since the boys ate so much) and greek yogurt with granola.
Afternoon snack craving hit, and I avoided the vending machine but finished a box of raisins I had in my desk drawer.
Dinner: I’m kind of a food snob. I hate going to chain restaurants, and like to vary the places that we eat and try new foodie-spots. After eating at Amel’s for the first time with my family last week, I had to drag Adam back there immediately – so we went last night.
Fresh warm pita when you sit down…
The waitress said appetizers were half price so I immediately ordered red pepper/feta hummus. This plate really is as big as it looks.
In addition to a large menu with chicken, lamb, steak, fish, pasta, and traditional Greek fare, they also offer a seasonal menu, including items like this peach, tomato, and corn salad.
The sweetness of the fruit and tangy flavor of the cheese work so well together, and it’s dressed in a sweet, lemony viniagrette dressing. So good.
For my entree I was planning on a big plate of grilled veggies and grape leaves, but the goat cheese stuffed shrimp over angel hair was too appealing to pass up.
There was some flavor in the sauce that I couldn’t quite pinpoint, but it had a sweet, roasted flavor with a bit of spice. I’m not usually a pasta lover, but this dish was a winner.
Dessert was totally Adam’s idea. I swear. Homemade baklava.
We only live 2 miles from this restaurant, so I have a feeling we’ll be back pretty often.
Would you rather try a new restaurant or go back to the same places over and over again?
i can NEVER resist homemade baklava. it is one of my very favorite things in life. i’m glad you didn’t resist it, either.
I’m with you! I’d rather go to non-chains, and I love trying new places!
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I agree with Laurie and I’m with you on this one too! I love trying new places!
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That does look like an enormous hummus but that baklava – that is why I would go back there over and over and over again xx
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I don’t think I’d be able to pass up that pasta either. It looks & sounds incredible
As much as I really do love trying new restaurants, I seem to find myself eating @ the same ones over & over again.
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Oh my gosh. That hummus would be a DREAM! And fresh pita bread. Geez, the fanciest place we have near me is Applebee’s.
I would rather try new restaurants as long as I know that they have some good options. I don’t like being completely surprised.
Oh, wow! It looks like Amel’s is right between my house and my parents’ house. Might be a great place to meet for dinner. Thanks for the suggestion!
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I’m much rather try new restaurants. I will go to the occasional chain, but I’m always more impressed with locally-owned.
I love ordering hummus at Mediterranean-style restaurants – they always bring out a bowl the size of my face.
i usually order anything that has goat cheese in it if i see it on the menu! that shrimp pasta dish looks unreal
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Oh my gosh that restaurant looks amazing! I absolutely love Mediterranean food.
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I love trying new restaurants! I tend to get into food ruts at restaurants I go to regularly though, and have trouble ordering new things off of the menu. Trying to break out of that habit!
Definitely rather try a new restaurant! Unless it’s one of my absolute favorites, I always try to switch it up. But holy cow that baklava looks phenomenal.
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that hummus looks to die for! Love me some good hummus.
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I guess it depends on my mood… Sometimes I enjoy going to my favorite restaurants knowing I will love what I order. Other times, I really love checking out new places!
I love that you go to so many cool restaurants! I’m pretty into trying new places too, although I usually end up ordering the same types of dishes. Anything with salmon and vegetables, please
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I love trying new places! Over the past few years I’ve noticed myself growing into a bit of a food snob as well. I avoid chains as much as possible! That hummus looks incredible.
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Food snob here too! Isn’t cashew butter amazing?
I love trying new places but the only times we eat out are when we stay out later than planned and need to grab dinner before the kids (and myself)become grouchy from hunger. This usually leads to us eating at familiar places we knoe everyone likes. But we just got a new french take out restaurant I am intruiged to try…
YUM. All of that food looks amazing. I want some hummus now! And maybe some goat cheese too hehe.
I like trying out new places, but I’m definitely into repeating when you find a good one. Love finding those hidden gems!
That’s the best way to make oats in my opinion! I don’t like them very watery!
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