Baked Taco Shell and Movie Night

on January 16, 2009

Evening! Well, I survived my first day back in the office. 😉 It helped to have these little faces around again:

Getting back into my routine of mid-afternoon snacks (as opposed to three ginormous meals!) felt strange.

I ate a JamFrakas bar (a free sample from a few months ago… still yucky) and a few pickles around 1:30.

Around 4:30, I ate my FAVORITE Grape Nuts + yogurt combo! And a few blackberries. Lordy, lord — I missed this snack.

After work, I went on a glorious, glorious run! It felt great to be back on my usual route. Yippppe! I threw in some speedwork on the 3rd mile, doing that mile in 8:30.

Duration: 47 minutes (5 miles)
Average Heart Rate: 169 bpm
Maximum Heart Rate: 198 bpm
Calories Burned: 445

Dinner – Turkey Burrito in a Baked Shell

Another fun way to use La Tortilla Factory Smart & Delicious Soft Wraps (only 100 calories each and no trans fat!)…. a baked taco shell!

I made a yummy burrito with ground turkey, chopped onions, chopped red peppers, bella mushrooms, and taco seasonings.

I put the wrap in a small casserole dish, folding up the sides, and baked it at 350 for 15 minutes. I broiled it at 500 for 3 more minutes to crisp it up. Yum!

The taco went on top of a little bed of fresh spinach.

"The Huz," Meghann, and I are watching a movie now — time to pay attention!

Goodnight. 🙂

{ 24 comments }

Erica January 16, 2009, 8:50 pm
Hey girl- love those pupppppers! Give them a hug for me! I love baking taco shells- so yummy. Why do they ever fry them? What movie did you guys watch? We watched my best friends girl and I loved it!
Mica January 16, 2009, 8:56 pm
You’d think I’ve never seen a wiener dog before, but every time I see Maggie, I giggle! She always looks so confused!
ttfn300 January 16, 2009, 9:04 pm
aww, i’m sure they are glad to have you back 🙂 that taco salad sure looks yummy!
Katie January 16, 2009, 9:13 pm
Is that a guinea pig?! I’ve never baked a taco shell before, but I’ve had a recipe for fish tacos on my desktop FOREVER that I’ve got to try.
carolinebee January 16, 2009, 9:15 pm
HAHA katie..i think it’s a stuffed animal?? YAY i’m glad to see the puppies again! And amazing taco shell idea i have those wraps in the fridge, thanks C!
sweetandfit January 16, 2009, 9:39 pm
aww, it must have been so nice to see those cute faces! your dinner looks like something straight outta a mexican restaurant…looks incredibly delicious
Marissa January 16, 2009, 9:47 pm
I like the smily face 🙂
Elizabeth (thelongweigh) January 16, 2009, 9:50 pm
I just found your blog while you were on your honeymoon and I am loving it. Congratulations on the marriage! I look forward to reading more!
Nicole (anotheronebitesthecrust.wordpress.com) January 16, 2009, 9:56 pm
That’s a cool idea for dinner! Have fun with the movie!
Red January 16, 2009, 9:57 pm
I just started reading you blog, and had to tell you I am loving it! I need to pick up some taco shells. Your wedding pictures are gorgeous!
Caitlin January 16, 2009, 10:00 pm
erica – we started to watch the assassination of jesse james, and it sucked. so now we’re watching tv. 🙂

mica – she is confused. she’s totally dumb!

katie and carolinebee – haha yes its a stuffed guinea pig!

elizabeth and red – thanks!! 🙂
Beth January 16, 2009, 10:33 pm
I just read your “about” section and see you work for an urban planning firm! My husband is a planner…very cool. What kinds of stuff do you write as a tech writer for them?
eatingbender January 16, 2009, 10:41 pm
Are you a mind reader? I just put those La Tortilla wraps into the fridge to thaw after freezing them for months – tonight. I also just bought ground turkey for the first time in ages – tonight. And it just so happens that your dinner looks fantastic…TONIGHT! I’m definitely going to have to try the baked shell sometime this week!
Caitlin (see bride run) January 16, 2009, 10:59 pm
beth – well, i write planning documents! i do a lot of California Environmental Protection Act, as well as zoning ordinances, amendments, and more. 🙂 yay for planning! i hope your husband keeps his job through this crap economy. 🙁

eating bender – hahah we’re twins!!! enjoy your dinner!!
greendogwine January 17, 2009, 6:46 am
YAY!!!!!!!!!! I missed the pupsters! 🙂
VeggieGirl January 17, 2009, 6:49 am
Such cute dogs, as always!!! And I love that taco shell salad – so gorgeous and delish!!
apluseating January 17, 2009, 6:55 am
the taco shell!!!! thats such a good idea. the salad looks great!
redheadyellowdog January 17, 2009, 7:01 am
That taco shell is a BRILLIANT idea!!! I love it!!
Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter) January 17, 2009, 7:39 am
Love your pups! Taco shell – great idea! I have those Tortilla wraps in my fridge. Brilliant Caitlin. Thank you. Glad you’re enjoying life back home. 🙂
just me January 17, 2009, 7:47 am
yay for great run!!! always a great feeling eh?

and love the taco bowl…i used to make those all the time when i was in college…until i told my mom i was using a pyrex bowl and she screamed at me that it could have exploded in the oven…but it never did, so i didn’t care. hahaha!
Sarah W. January 17, 2009, 8:44 am
ooh that taco salad looks devine! hope you had a good time catching up with Meghann!
imadedinner January 17, 2009, 8:46 am
What a fantastic idea for those wraps! Im stealing it, just fyi 🙂
Beadue January 17, 2009, 9:43 am
Your pups are so cute!

Glad you are settling back into your normal routine. Vacay is always nice but there is something so good about normal routine, too.

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