HELLO friends!
Ok I’m sitting here at my kitchen table hearing the sounds of summer…a lawn mower mowing, some children laughing in the distance, the crack of a baseball bat against a baseball…wait a second…I don’t live anywhere near a baseball diamond. Why, oh why, am I hearing a metal bat repeatedly hitting a baseball?? I feel like any second something is going to come flying in at me through my back door – ahhh!!!
Flying neighborhood baseballs aside, what a gorgeous day it is here! 
The temps have cooled off a tiny bit in the past couple of days – which is weird because weather.com is still saying it’s 75 – anyways, it’s a coooooool 75 and it feels terrific!
Well, I believe my missing banana was the cause of the extreme hunger I experienced when I got home today. I didn’t get too hungry during the day but as soon as I stepped through my front door, I wanted to eat everything in sight! I didn’t, however 
and instead got started right away on dinner!
Which was, Grilled Turkey Breasts with Steamed Broccoli and Baked Potatoes. Yum! “Ingredient” dinners vs. “Recipe” dinners are so simple and just as delicious in my opinion!
I used some grill seasoning on my turkey breasts, sautéed them on the stove for ~7 minutes a side, then finished them in a 450 degree oven for about 5 minutes. It was a bummer to use the oven, but we ran out of propane!! Therefore, my grill sat all alone tonight. I could tell it was bummed 
I absolutely love grilled turkey breasts – they are SO delicious and satisfying. Do you eat a lot of turkey? I think it’s often forgotten for some reason.
Steamed broccoli is a perfect side kick to any meal – don’t you think? I just popped my florets in my steamer basket for ~4 minutes and out they came – vibrant and delicious
Look at how gigantic these potatoes are!! They were 3/$1 and are seriously 4-serving potatoes!! FYI – I LOVE POTATOES. In all forms really…mashed, baked, scalloped, fried, totted…yes, it’s true, I have a serious weakness for Tator Tots. Super 5th grade, I know, but I can’t help it!
Fabulous meal!
Ok, I’m heading out for my 3 mile run, per my training schedule, in about 10 minutes. Can you workout after you eat? I’m usually fine to run about 15-20 minutes after I eat a small-medium sized meal…is that weird??
Have a GREAT night everyone!
That looks delicious! (as usual)
I can’t work out after I eat. Just makes me feel sick.
So here’s a question for you. I got some baby turnips from my CSA. Have you ever made something with turnips? I’m thinking of just roasting them, but I’m looking around for other suggestions.
I use to do my long runs in the morning after I ate a huge bowl of oats. Then, I realized that I was getting these awful cramps and it felt like the oats were just sitting in a big pile in my stomach. It made running terribly uncomfortable, but I was afraid that if I didn’t eat before, I wouldn’t have enough energy to run 10 miles. Well, this was not true. I now eat something light, like 1/2 a nanner or granola bar, run, and then eat my oats. SOOOOO much better for my tummy.
I think it’s all a matter of finding what works best for you and your body. Running is so much trial and error until you reach full success.
I can’t remember if you’ve mentioned this, but when is your marathon? Mine is in September and I am super psyced! Good luck with everything hun!
I cant run after I eat a meal, a snack is okay though! I loveee potatoes, tater tots are amazing. I could go for some right about now!
I can workout after a meal as long as I give myself about 30 minutes to digest.
By the way, turnips are great cubed and boiled! You can mash them too.
Your dinner looks fabulous! I can generally workout after I eat, as long as I don’t have a super big meal. After about 20-30 minutes, I’m ready to go. The one exception is figure skating–it’s hard for me to do early morning practices after I eat a big breakfast or drink coffee… I did that once, and felt SO sick. Ugh!
There is no way that I could eat dinner and go for a run! I don’t think that would be a good idea for me to do!
I love potatoes too, but I think that is just because I love anything with carbs!
http://islandgirleats.blogspot.com
I can’t run right after I eat, but I can do other things like elliptical or bike.
The entire meal looks absolutely wonderful.
I don’t eat turkey very often for some reason…but chicken is frequently in the house. I think you’re right, and that turkey is just usually forgotten about until Thanksgiving. 
I completely agree with you – running is totally personal, not everything works best for everyone! I actually don’t have a half-marathon picked out, I just needed a schedule to follow…check in out: http://iowagirleats.wordpress.com/2009/05/11/training-schedule-implementation/
You know what, I have never made anything with turnips in them! I think I’m going to the Farmer’s Market with my Mom on Saturday so I’ll look for some!!