One of the best parts about living in Florida is the seafood. Actually thats’s one of the best parts about Mark being in the Navy; we are always living in these coastal cities with fresh seafood. There is a great fish market right outside of base and yesterday Mark came home with some fresh shrimp… Continue reading Pasta with Shrimp in Tomato Cream
I basically love every single Food Network show. But one of my favorites is the Pioneer Woman. I would like her to adopt me as her fifth kid. Mark’s parents and youngest brother are here visiting for a few days, so I thought this would be a great meal because… 1. It only takes 16 minutes… Continue reading Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
I don’t really have a cool story to this post other than Mark and I napped with Cooper for over 2 hours today which I don’t think I have ever done in my life. IT WAS AMAZING. We are gonna do it every weekend now. Oh, and while I was mid-cooking, Cooper walked into the… Continue reading Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken, Creamed Corn and Mashed Potatoes
For some reason I went CRAZY the other day and decided to tackle 5 recipes in one day. By 8pm I was like “what in the freaking hell was I thinking?”. What I was originally thinking is “oh Mark will be home by 4 that will give me pleantly of time to make 5 meals”. Was I… Continue reading 5 Freezer Meals and 4 Hours Later
Most of the time I feel like trying to figure out what to make for dinner is half the battle. Especially when I’m not in the mood to cook, shop…or even stand. Mark made his amazing guac last night (seriously, so yum) and it was about to be dead as doornails today, so I decided to… Continue reading Guacamole Chicken and Sweet Potato Fries
I did it. I became a Blue Apron user. Okay, not really, I just got a coupon in the mail for a bajillion percent off so I had to try it. Otherwise, I’d be freaking stupid. I’ve been wanting to try this out for a while because everyone does it. Yes EVERYONE. And no, I’m not… Continue reading Product Review: Blue Apron
I made these for my child. Then my husband came home and tried to consume an entire cookie sheet of them. This is my constant battle. Trying to prevent my husband from eating all my child’s food. He ate a bite and asked, “What is this? It’s amazing!!!”. My answer…butter. No seriously, there are 2 sticks… Continue reading Crispy Cheese Wafers
I realize how hard it is to cook dinner now with a child clinging to my leg. Seriously, I invented a new game today. It’s called Scuttle. Cooper grabs onto my legs and shoves his head in between my knees and then I just start scurrying around the kitchen. This buys me about 1.5 minutes… Continue reading Mac and Cheese with Broccoli, Bacon and Chicken
Today was Mark’s first day back at work after a 2 week leave period. Is it a joke that they come back from deployment, and then have to go back to work? Like here’s your husband back, but wait now we are taking him back again. Ummm no. So this is the reason I love to… Continue reading King Ranch Chicken
The first morning Mark was home he asked what we should make for breakfast. I don’t remember the last time I “made” breakfast. Usually I munch on fruit while I’m feeding, changing and playing with my child. I don’t “make” myself breakfast anymore. Enter Mark. Now I have someone to help with my kid and… Continue reading 2 Great Breakfast Ideas and a Spin on the Classic Mimosa
Cooped in the Kitchen 