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The term for shrimp “butterfly” comes from the way the shrimp is cut before cooking. Usually “butterfly” cuts go down the long back of the shrimp, allowing the entire shrimp to be fully cooked from the inside out.

Breakfast
1 egg white omelet
2 sausage links
1 biscuit
1 medium banana

Lunch
1 piece garlic cheese pizza
1 cup tomato soup

side salad-
1 cup romaine lettuce
1/2 cup broccoli florets
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup mushroom slices
2 tablespoons chickpeas
2 tablespoons edamame
2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers
dress with olive oil, salt, and pepper

Dinner
1/2 cup coconut butterfly shrimp
1 piece herb-baked catfish
2 tablespoons tartar sauce (for dipping)
1/3 cup zucchini saute
1/3 cup peas

1 piece pineapple upside-down cake

Chicken Monterey is made in a few different ways, but the most common way is to partially cook the chicken in butter or oil first, then finish it off in a liquid mixture, usually of stock and tomatoes. Give it a try tonight at dinnertime!

Breakfast
1 cup oatmeal
1 pork sausage
1 biscuit
1 medium orange

Lunch
1 cup buffalo wings
1/3 cup corn

side salad-
1/2 cup spinach
1/2 cup romaine lettuce
1/4 cup cucumbers
1/4 cup red onion
2 tablespoons radishes, chopped
2 tablespoons walnuts
dress with blue cheese dressing

1 medium banana

Dinner
1 piece chicken monterey
1/2 cup Mexican rice
1/3 cup baby carrots
3/4 cup tomato bisque soup

1 piece death by chocolate cake

What we're reading:

Cook, eat together to feed your relationship

(USA Today) Food can be one of the best ways to spend time with your significant other—and actually pay attention to them. Food and the process of eating are very sensual, and opening yourself up to trying new foods can spicy up the relationship, literally! So instead of just buying each other chocolate this Valentine's Day, try cooking something with chocolate together or tasting new chocolate flavors to experience something new.

Valentine's Day Wine and Chocolate Pairings

(The Daily Beast) Hungry Beast did a great job creatig the best pairs of wine and chocolate for this lovers' day. Check out their combos to get the most from your wining and dining.

Why Coffee Dates Make Great First Dates

(Serious Eats) There's nothing like grabbing coffee with someone who could turn out the be The One. Serious Eats explains all the best reasons to take a new love-interest out for coffee so you both can get to know each other. After all, what you order from DD or Starbucks really speaks to your character.

What we want to make:

Olive You! (Martini & Olive Valentine Cookies)

(Bake at 350) These simple sugar cookies decorated for Valentine's Day are the perfect gift for all your loved ones! They also make a great activity to do together with your friends while watching a fun V-Day movie!

Fun Fact: The most famous dish made with haddock came from Scotland, “Finnan haddie” or smoked haddock, however haddock is a popular fillet and can be cooked in a variety of ways.

Breakfast
2 pancakes
2 pieces turkey bacon
1/2 cup hash browns
1 medium apple

Lunch
1 cup cheese tortellini
1 piece grilled chicken

side salad-
1 cup romaine lettuce
4-5 cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup mushroom slices
1/4 cup green peppers
1/4 cup green olives
2 tablespoons black beans
dress with olive oil, salt, and pepper

Dinner
1 cup baked haddock with shrimp
1/2 cup brown rice
1/2 cup sauteed black beans and greens
1 cup vegetable barely soup
2 tablespoons tartar sauce (for dressing seafood)

1 piece applesauce cake