This is Date Night

Ok, who doesn't want THIS once in awhile...?

Or this....?

But mostly likely have to settle for this...?

Along with this....

After racing home from jobs, securing a sitter...

What you really want is....

I fixed burgers and such on the grill for the kids. The bf was working late and I wanted something a little nicer for a later dinner, just us. Wouldn't be a full blown "date night", but we could carve out a few minutes for a quiet dinner and something better than chicken fingers. Fed the kids and sent them off to amuse themselves with electronics...

Started with 2 loins of cod (on sale with a coupon $3), 1 bunch gr onions, an orange pepper, and a lemon.

Laid out a piece of foil, spritzed with olive oil and squeezed on fresh lemon juice. Sprinkled with sliced green onions and pepper slices. Sprinkled with lemon pepper.Folded up like a package and place on hot grill.

Grill for about 5 mins per side. Cod is a fragile fish. The foil is to keep together and protect... just putting on grill while result in fish flakes. While grilling, toss together some field greens, pumpkin seeds, and a dressing. I mixed equal parts white vinegar, water, and olive oil. Added some Penzey's Country French and tossed with greens and shredded parm.

Plated with the greens and some cocktail shrimp.

Easy, grown up food.

Without any of this....