what's cookin' wine wednesday meets weight watchers

Okay, I'll stop with the W's. I also know it is Saturday and I haven't updated you about this past Wine Wednesday. As our mid-week tradition rolled upon us, we realized our waistlines needed to be kept in mind... especially since Camille will be in her wedding dress in 12 months and I'll be in a bridesmaids dress the week before (Christine is getting married a week before Camille). So before we splurge next week with pumpkin pie, we kept it healthy this week. We got a late start which turned out to be a nice surprise because Derrick made it home just as we were plating the chicken. Perfect timing!

This week we had broiled asparagus, lemon-pepper chicken and a fresh hearty salad. It's really feeling like fall and slaving over the stove wasn't on our agenda this week. Instead we enjoyed an easy, savory meal with white wine --- I know, it's a new thing for us!

*Baking sheet 1: fresh asparagus, drizzled with olive oil, salt, pepper and juice from 1/2 a lemon. Put under the broiler for 5-7 minutes, until it's fork tender but still has a good crunch.

*Pan 1: Chicken dressed in lemon-pepper seasoning and fresh lemon juice and put in a hot pan with a little olive oil. Quick cooking, high flavor.

*Chopping board 1: carrots, red peppers, onion, fresh lettuce.