Blackened Salmon, Baked Tomato-Onion-Mozzarella Casserole, Salt and Vinegar Potato and Sweet Potatoes, Mushrooms and Asparagus, Corn on the Cob, and Cinnamon Orange-Poppy Scones. *Recipes: Coming Soon!
And for Dessert...Chocolate Puff with Strawberries.
So, let me tell you...
1st. Hope all the Mother's had a Happy Mother's Day. Being a mother is rewarding, draining, fulfilling, challenging (obviously up and down and sideways at times) ...HOWEVER...all together worth it! Worth every minute!
2nd. I did make dinner. My husband made breakfast (with the kids help). It was amazing! He makes perfect eggs, that is what I wanted. And cinnamon raisin toast, plus a few pancakes. I eat a HUGE breakfast. Almost every day it is HUGE.
3rd. Why did I make dinner for myself and family? Well, I wanted to cook. It is what I love to do. And we had guests! Well, family. My wonderful sister in law came over for dinner with her kids (her hubby was out of town). I wanted to make something nice. It was fun to chat with her while I cooked. I was entertaining, it is fun to make people laugh. If you take a look at "Meet Nicole"...you'll see, there is never a dull moment! Fun times. Plus, my wonderful husband watched all the kids, including hers. Great opportunity to prop up our feet.
4th. I used paper products and disposable foil pans to cook in. Why? Because, less dishes I had to clean. Cooking: YES. Dishes: ICK. Have my husband do the dishes? Well, he would gladly. However, those who know me...know that the kitchen sink is one of my biggest OCD's. That is why I referred to it as ICK. I don't let anyone wash my dishes for me.
5th. I stuffed my face. I had to get seconds, and my first helping was chuck full of food. I enjoyed my dinner! I would definitely make everything again! And I have to pat myself on the back....I love to create. Some of the recipes, I came up entirely on my own. For example, the blackened salmon. Wasn't sure how that would taste, but OH MY...it was DELISH!!!!
Blackened Salmon Spices |
I can't wait to post these recipes, so you can try them too.
Just a side note: My husbands favorite was the Tomato-Onion Casserole. My sister in-law's favorite was the potatoes (she is a big potato fan). The kids favorite was the scones and the dessert (of course). And for me...well, I can't choose a favorite because it was all good. ALL GOOD. But if I had to choose...dang, I can't. It was really ALL GOOD!
2 comments:
Looks delicious. Can't wait for recipes. And the granite looks GORGEOUS!
Baked Tomato-Onion-Mozzarella Casserole?!? Sounds divine! Can't wait for the recipe!
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