I have been really trying to make more salads and cold meals for dinner since the heat has started. The last thing I want is my oven going and making the house all hot. I never thought I would start overheating now in my third trimester of pregnancy. I have asked friends for recommendations for staying cool throughout the day and I have to admit it is very hard. I am not one to stay indoors … [Read more...]
Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato Phyllo Quiche #JarlsbergUSA
Christmas is my favorite holiday of the year because it is when we get to see most of our family. This year things are a little different and we get to stay home for the holidays and have both our families come spend time with us. It has been a while since I have hosted family in my home but I am looking forward seeing and serving them. One of the things we enjoy doing during this time of the … [Read more...]
Chilean Beef Stew (Charquicán) + National Healthy Lung Month
This week I did not have a meal plan but have been pretty much been flying by the seat of my pants. Luckily the meals that I have intuitively been creating have not been difficult at all and super easy to prepare. I definitely know that I have been wanting comfort foods but have been really trying to stay in the healthier category. Two days ago, I had in mind to make a beef stew but then I … [Read more...]
Aloo Gobi (Spiced Cauliflower and Potatoes)
My 2nd Indian meal to prepare in my lifetime. Can you believe this? I have only made a coconut curry once and that was before I was married. Can you believe that I actually was craving this dish and I had never had it???? What does it mean? Can I tell you I was hungry 3 hours later after eating this dish and hungrier even still in the morning? Friday is a day for questions. Can you … [Read more...]