Pooles Diner

Tonight I had the pleasure of not having to do a pantry raid by dining out at a local Raleigh favorite, Pooles Diner.

I had heard foodies rave about Pooles Diner, but it wasn't until I experienced it myself that I fully understood what all the hype was about.

Thank goodness I was with some friends that all have the same idea when it comes to food, order a lot and everyone shares.

Sauteed Green Beans With Garlic

Watermelon Salad with Marinated Avocado, Goat Cheese and Basil

Fried Green Tomatoes with Aioli

Macaroni and Cheese

Tuna Tartar

Pooles Diner has officially been added to my list of local favorites!

Triangle Restaurant Week

Easy Pot Roast

Most weekends I am running around doing errands and keeping up with the house that in a flash its Sunday and I haven't eaten or cooked a single decent meal. Sigh! What's a girl to do? Keep it easy!

Pot Roast

Salt

Pepper

Beer

Garlic cloves, peeled

Through all the above in a crock pot and cook on low for 5 hours until it falls apart and melts in your mouth.

Baby potatoes

Baby carrots

Garlic cloves, peeled

Toss all the above in a pot (not cutting or prepping necessary), boil until tender. Mash with butter, add salt and pepper to taste, mix in some shredded cheese of choice.

Marinated collard greens came from the deli counter at Whole Foods and are super delicious. I will learn to make these once things die down a bit with my work and volunteer schedule.

And dinner is served.....

All Else Fails, There's Always Tacos

Tacos

Ground beef

Large white onion - chopped

Seasoning
Diced chilis - 2 small cans
Refried beans - 1 can
Guacamole
Sour cream
Grated cheddar cheese
Shredded iceberg lettuce
Hot sauce
Fresh salsa, East Coast Fresh Cut is my favorite brand aside from making it homemade.
Old El Paso Stand 'N' Stuff Taco Shells

Old El Paso

1. Cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until cooked.
2. Add the taco seasoning packet and water, per packet instructions.
3. Add green chilies.
4. Add 1 can of refried beans - stir until completely mixed and heated thoroughly.
5. Heat the taco shells per package instructions.
6. Top just the way you like.