RIC: I know that you want to lose weight, so we can make something low cal tonight.
ME: Thank you!
RIC: But what can we have that will lighter and better than our usual spaghetti bolognese?
ME: Soup and salad?
RIC: Nope
ME: How about braised chicken with root vegetables?
RIC: No.
ME: What about that low-cal chicken verde recipe. It was only 350 calories.
RIC: No. I am not in the mood for chicken.
ME: What do you suggest?
RIC: Didn’t you have a recipe for Amatriciana that was only 500 calories?
ME: Open the wine.