I know a secret, do you?
How about “The Secret”? I haven’t read it, but a have taken a glance through it’s pages while standing in a very busy book section at Costco, chewing on a delightfully free sample of Iso Protein bars. I get the gist. A riff on the “Field of Dreams” in my opinion. Though replace “build” with “visualize” and “he” with “it” or whatever noun fits best for your situation.
So here I sit, stuffing my face with freshly baked Brown Butter Blueberry Muffins, whilst a visualize only good things to come in my future. My garden will be brimming with gorgeous greenery in a matter of weeks. The seedlings are just below the surface of the dirt, set upon my countertop, awaiting transplantation when they are big enough to stand it. The deer, rabbits and raccoons will not eat them. I will remember to close the gate.
My house is a sanctuary, as I’ve cleaned and reorganized as much as I can. Incense has been lit, windows have been opened to the sing songy birds and fresh spring air outside. A new bed is coming soon for the little man so as to free up the crib for the new arrival.
And the new arrival to come…. I am visualizing only chubby little pink thighs, round little apple cheeks, wisps of ginger hair and a soft, tiny wail only a Mother would love so dearly. In few words, a happy, healthy baby to hold.
Why the change?
I’ve decided that no good can come from worrying and only thinking positive thoughts will help me get through all this uncertainty. I look to inspiration from other mother’s who have gone through much worse and come out the other side in a better light than through which they had come. It is nothing short of a miracle to have optimisim be your only guiding light, and so I am making it mine. The glass is half full…
Also, good food always helps. Make this shrimp stuffed sole tonight and make peace with your over dieting, under eating ways. Make lots, there’s never enough…
Shrimp Stuffed Sole
4-6 sole fillets, skin removed
150g fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
1 tsp Grey Poupon or Dijon mustard
Fresh ground salt & black pepper
Bread Crumb Topping:
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
1-2 tbsp canola oil
Fresh ground salt & black pepper
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
1 tsp Grey Poupon or Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix shrimp, mustard, salt, pepper and cream cheese.
2. Lay sole fillets on flat surface and spread cream cheese mixture over each fillet. Roll up and pin with toothpicks.
3. Set fillets in greased baking dish and set aside.
4. In another small bowl, mix together bread crumbs, oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, mustard and garlic. Make sure to mix well.
5. Sprinkle over rolled up fillets and set in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Tell me how it is you stay positive in times of trial. I could sure use the upbeat words right about now….
What a great seafood dish!
.-= Ed Schenk´s last blog ..Shrimp with Basil and Cheese in Phyllo Dough =-.
There is much to be said for focusing on the positives and not over-worrying (like how I made a vet appointment for my puppy who is probably not sick because he coughed a couple of times today?). We’re all working on it, I guess.
I am thinking very positively about this recipe. I’ve been craving fish and this looks like a good place to start.
.-= Liz´s last blog ..Ribs and Slaw =-.
These look divine!
Thinking of you, Liz. Your visualized future sounds sweet. I’m sure it won’t be far off from the real thing.
I’ve bookmarked this. We need more fish in our diets around here. Thanks.
.-= Aimee´s last blog ..The Picky Eater and Me: A Survival Guide =-.
Beautiful dish. I will have to give it a try when my hubby is away since he won’t eat shrimp (don’t ask… I don’t know what his problem is!)
.-= Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction´s last blog ..Healthy Honey Beer Bread =-.
This looks so simple yet gourmet! I love it!
.-= Nora@LiveLifeEatRight´s last blog ..Birthday? More Like Birthweek. =-.
Great simple to make recipe. Tried it last night.
I may have overcooked the fish just a bit but it
turned out great anyways.
Keep them coming!
great entry, it isn’t the first time i come accross your weblog, i all the time discover it looking information about many various matters
I am always online looking for something different to cook besides the same old dish. While on a mission to find something with Sole, I came across your Shrimp Stuffed Sole. It looked amazing and easy enough so it was to be that nights supper.
I must have mumbled “Oh My Gawd” a handful of times while savouring every bite. I HAD outdone myself.(or so my family raved)
I have since been back to peruse while sipping my morning coffee. “Better then sex cake” is, ofcourse,at the top of my list of recipes to try next!
Thank you for coming back multiple times Aimee! I love to hear about success stories.
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I never do this, but I had to comment. It was so, SO GOOD! And easy, I can’t wait to eat it again.
Glad you loved it, it is a favourite of my in-laws! It’s just beyond easy and so tasty so thank you for coming out of the dark to say so…:)
Made this for dinner tonight and even the pickiest eater in our family loved it. Simple and full of flavour. I’ll be visiting often. Your children are just adorable – enjoy every minute.
I made Stuffed Sole fillets last night and they were great! We loved them! We had them with new potatoes and a vegetable medley. Thank you.
One of my favs!
served with roasted baby Yukons & roasted Parmesan asparagus, delish!
Thank you for this recipe, I will make this over the weekend. Love your blog! 🙂
I’m doing a #100daysofhappy thing… 100 days of photos of what made me happy for the day. Kinda gets me focused on even the smallest happy thing, which is what I need for these trying times. This end product of this recipe will definitely be in that photo list! 🙂
Thanks so much! Great recipe!