New workout buddy and Garlic Parmesan Tomatoes

My friend Erika, aka Rika, was my new workout buddy at the gym this morning, bright and early at 5:45 am!!! Knowing that someone is waiting for you to workout definitely helps you get out of the house out and it is that extra motivation, especially when you are working out in the early morning.

Today's workout: elliptical (30 minutes) and some weights

I was going to make Spicy Thai Noodles tonight for dinner, but there were some ingredients that I forgot to grab at the store. So, what did I end up having for dinner: Roasted Chicken with broiled garlic parmesan tomatoes and mixed green salad. The recipes for the Garlic Parmesan Tomatoes follows below.

Garlic Parmesan Tomatoes
6 roma tomatoes, washed and dried with a towel
1/4 c. oil, grapeseed or sunflower
1 tsp. garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp. parsley, chopped (fresh or dried)
1/2 tsp. marjoram, chopped (fresh or dried)
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 tbsp. parmesan cheese, grated

Set your broiler on high, slice the tomatoes in half, lengthwise and broil skin side down on a baking sheet for 5 mins. 

While tomatoes are in the oven, mix together oil, garlic, parsley, marjoram, red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese in  a bowl.

Using tongs turn over tomatoes (skin side down) and spoon garlic cheese oil over tomatoes and use the back of the spoon to insure that the oil is evenly spread. Broil for 5 more minutes. 

The finished product!!!