meals, humor and motherhood survival
We aren’t a vegetarian household, but we try to keep things heavy with those fresh veggies. Which, can be a little challenging at times with a vegetarian, a meat lover, a health nut, oh, it all has to be gluten-free. A tear-free table is a happy table, so we try our best to accommodate all the tummies in our family, without adding extra work for ourselves.
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Eggplant Parmesan is a fan favorite. Fact. From meat lovers to veggie lovers, this dish goes over well with everyone. You have the meaty, stick-to-your-bones, well-seasoned Eggplant, smothered in finger-licking sauce and ooey-gooey mozzarella cheese. It’s a combo too good to pass up, even by the little ones at the table, so you better put them into something that can stand up to stains as they stuff their sweet little faces.
There’s something to be said for the power of Coffee. I, for one, know that once I’ve had the magic elixir, I am a super mom. No joke. Breakfast, made! Kid’s messes, cleaned with a smile! Lunches, packed! House, tidied! Mt. Laundry, conquered! I obtain baby food repellant powers; it flies in any direction but mine. I even manage to shower, shave my legs AND put on makeup. It’s amazing. Continue reading “Coffee (and Company Roast)”
The first time we had to butterfly a pork tenderloin, it was super intimidating. Butterflying meat isn’t exactly something taught in school, but it’s surprisingly straight forward. We had someone to show us the ropes, now we’re passing that butterflying knowledge off to you. Goooo us! Remember: just because it’s not common, doesn’t mean it’s complicated.
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Chicken Pot Pie has one of those magical abilities to put anyone in a good mood. I mean, think about it: a crumbly, crunchy crust, filled with chicken and veggies, swimming in gravy. I repeat, swimming in gravy. Count me in! It’s the comfort food that you want after a long day of adulting. But here’s the thing with Chicken Pot Pie: it takes forever, and all I want is that gravy drenched filling. So what’s a mom to do?
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Split pea soup has always been one of my favorites. It’s hearty, comforting and packed with flavor. It’s a soup that comes together with a few staples and thanks to the Instant Pot, all you need to do is quickly chop and sauté, then it does the rest. There’s no babysitting here.
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Something magical happens to cabbage in the pressure cooker. With the high temperature, the cabbage becomes sweet and gains this luscious texture that can only be described as “really yummy” by my children. Yes, you read that right, my kids love this stuff.
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Gorgonzola cheese is one of my all-time favorite cheeses. It’s savory, with a sharp and creamy goodness that pairs well with anything needing a little WOW. From wine tastings to fancy dinners, gorgonzola is your friend. I mean, have you ever tried it in pasta? If there’s a way to fit it into a meal, I will find it. Gorgonzola burgers, check, gorgonzola in a salad, covered, gorgonzola in an omelet-meh haven’t gone there…YET. So why not make Gorgonzola Hummus?
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I’m such an impulse grocery shopper, especially when it comes to the produce section. Everything looks so ripe for the picking; I end up with quite the assortment by the end of my visit. I reason with myself that the more fruits and veggies we have stocked in the fridge, the more we will eat, which depending on what I have planned for weekly dinners, can have a ring of truth to it, which leads me to blood oranges, and eventually, cake.
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