Newlywed Thursday Nights

Two sets of newlyweds, two marathon running wives, two husbands building a deck, oh and of course DINNER!  Yep, that pretty much sums up the Parsons/Terrell weekly Thursday night agenda.  Before Erin and Scott married in December, Erin would come over every Thursday night for a little run and a real meal.  Living alone as she was, I have a feeling her dinners were far from balanced or exciting.  So, once a week Tanner and I would fix a meal to satisfy.  Then, once she became Mrs. Terrell and Scott joined us up here in northwest AR, we decided to truck on with our Thursday tradition!  It is great, every other week we switch homes for dinner. I love that it is our "thing" that keeps us all close.

Sometimes, people get so caught up in work, home, sleep...work, home, sleep...Work is stressful and exhausting, home is a safe place to relax in your PJs, and sleep, well a good night of sleep says enough for itself--Except if you are privileged enough to have the company of a massive golden retriever and sweet little lab curled up at the end of your bed  : ) --   But taking time to sit back with your sister, brother-in-law, and wonderful husband is worth leaving the PJs in the drawer a few extra hours.  My point is, even when people you love and enjoy spending time with live down the road, it is hard to make time to see them sometimes.  Thursday night dinners keep us going strong as the fantastic four! 

Last week Erin and Scott made Chicken Enchiladas full of cheesy goodness.  Oh, and I have to mention two weeks before that Scott busted out these Coffee Pork Chops that were KILLER!  I mean, truly, one of the most amazing foods I have ever put in my mouth.  I am beyond stuffed, and still my mouth waters for them now.  I will try to coax him in to sharing the recipe so I can share it with you!  Tonight was my night.  We went Asian Style with Spicy Chicken Stir Fry *made with my mom's homemade sauce*, health-ified baked cream cheese rangoons, and for dessert...Chocolate Banana Baked Wontons.  Yum!  AND...Rather healthy!  I decided to share the dessert wonton recipe tonight.  Give it a go next time you have an Asian inspired dinner!

Chocolate Banana Wontons
Source: Adapted from Weight Watchers

24 wonton wrappers
4 Tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 medium firm banana, chopped
Powdered Sugar to sprinkle
Cocoa Powder to sprinkle

1.Mix chocolate chips and chopped banana. 
2. Spoon 1 teaspoon of the filling onto each wonton wrapper.
3. Lightly moisten edges of wonton wrappers with water, fold wrappers over filling diagonally, and pinch at seam to keep all the goodness in while baking.
4. Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes, or until top is lightly browned.
5. Place on serving tray, sprinkle with powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
6. Serve warm.

ENJOY your "not-so-bad for you" wonton pillow of melted chocolate and banana! Not a bad way to end a Thursday night right?  Family, food, running, deck building...Yep, definitely look forward to all the Thursdays to come!