Food
I've been getting back into cooking meals lately now that Ian is on a more predictable (and manageable) schedule. I've also been using myfitnesspal again, though not 100% of the time... mostly as a way to remind myself how many calories I'm consuming because I have a tendency to snack a lot. It's helping me control that a bit better.
Anyway, I am always curious about other people's favorite recipes and thought I'd share mine here. These are staples in my house, and since having kids I tend to favor recipes that are quick and easy. Most of these are!
In no particular order.......
Italian sausage tortellini
This was a great way to take a quick dinner and make it tastier, with only just a little bit of effort. The only thing I do differently is replace the cream with half & half or milk (and flour). I don't use heavy cream very often.
Crockpot butter chicken
I had my reservations but this is a great recipe! I add fenugreek, because I can't have butter chicken without adding it. I also add a bit of ketchup at the very end to give it a bit of sweetness and enhance the flavor (I saw an indian chef do it once and now I generally add it in).
Chicken & couscous
This is a super quick dinner, you just need to remember to buy the rotisserie chicken! I switch up the veggies depending on what I'm in the mood for (usually it's just onions & red bell peppers).
Roasted poblano & corn soup
I change a few things in this recipe depending on the amount of time I have: sometimes I don't roast the peppers, sometimes I use different peppers. Sometimes I use onions instead of leeks. I usually do add in a bit of cheddar cheese at the end, too. Trader joes frozen roasted corn is great for this recipe!
Spicy sausage pasta
I don't bother with putting this in the oven at the end. I just do entirely stovetop. I didn't think I'd like the turkey smoked sausage, but it's good! I add a little more pasta than it calls for, as well.
Meatballs and spaghetti
My favorite. The sauce is lovely (although I find it serves 4 rather than 6). As for the meatballs: I skip the veal and just use 1/2 beef 1/2 pork, I don't make my own breadcrumbs, I add garlic but skip parsley. I'm not a big fan of parsley.
And when I don't eat cereal or yogurt for breakfast, I'll make this-
Peanut butter overnight oats
I like these overnight oats a lot, especially if I add some mini chocolate chips. It can be high in calories though if you add too many mix-ins though. I only eat 1/2 to 3/4 of a serving and it fills me up for a while.
Anyway, I am always curious about other people's favorite recipes and thought I'd share mine here. These are staples in my house, and since having kids I tend to favor recipes that are quick and easy. Most of these are!
In no particular order.......
Italian sausage tortellini
This was a great way to take a quick dinner and make it tastier, with only just a little bit of effort. The only thing I do differently is replace the cream with half & half or milk (and flour). I don't use heavy cream very often.
Crockpot butter chicken
I had my reservations but this is a great recipe! I add fenugreek, because I can't have butter chicken without adding it. I also add a bit of ketchup at the very end to give it a bit of sweetness and enhance the flavor (I saw an indian chef do it once and now I generally add it in).
Chicken & couscous
This is a super quick dinner, you just need to remember to buy the rotisserie chicken! I switch up the veggies depending on what I'm in the mood for (usually it's just onions & red bell peppers).
Roasted poblano & corn soup
I change a few things in this recipe depending on the amount of time I have: sometimes I don't roast the peppers, sometimes I use different peppers. Sometimes I use onions instead of leeks. I usually do add in a bit of cheddar cheese at the end, too. Trader joes frozen roasted corn is great for this recipe!
Spicy sausage pasta
I don't bother with putting this in the oven at the end. I just do entirely stovetop. I didn't think I'd like the turkey smoked sausage, but it's good! I add a little more pasta than it calls for, as well.
Meatballs and spaghetti
My favorite. The sauce is lovely (although I find it serves 4 rather than 6). As for the meatballs: I skip the veal and just use 1/2 beef 1/2 pork, I don't make my own breadcrumbs, I add garlic but skip parsley. I'm not a big fan of parsley.
And when I don't eat cereal or yogurt for breakfast, I'll make this-
Peanut butter overnight oats
I like these overnight oats a lot, especially if I add some mini chocolate chips. It can be high in calories though if you add too many mix-ins though. I only eat 1/2 to 3/4 of a serving and it fills me up for a while.