A Low Pro Birthday Dinner

For some reason I requested a lobster bake for my birthday dinner. Before I go any further...

I did not eat the lobster!!!

I can't help it, lobsters make me nostalgic. It may be because we had a lobster bake for our wedding or because I grew up in Maine but I have a true affinity for lobsters. Ironically, I have never consummed a lobster, thanks to the PKU. We also had family in town from Chicago so of course, lobsters only seemed natural.

The Birthday Menu:

Snow Cones- blueberry, lime, blood orange, and grape

(favorite liquor optional. Lime is awesome with tequila)

Caprese salad with balsamic reduction

(anyone else love this salad to pick off the cheese?)

We loved the reduction so much we threw it over fresh pickling cukes. Then, my family added writing to say happy birthday. Better than any birthday cake as far as I am concerned!

Steamed lobsters served with lemon and butter

Teriyaki brussels sprouts (recipe below)

Steamed, local green beans (I added butter and spritzed with lemon)

Mac and Cheese, both low pro and regular (went into the archives for that one!)

Blueberry Cheesecake for the regular folks

Low pro vanilla pudding as dessert option

Teriyaki Brussels

1. Add to large fry pan on medium-low with vegetable oil and layer of water. Close the lid and let steam until softened.

2. Turn up to medium-high. Add two tablespoons teriyaki sauce and stir fry until crispy. If trying to save a little phe, sub for half coconut aminos. Below is a picture of my favorite teriyaki sauce.