My relationship with cooking took a long and winding road to get to the stage it is at today.
I never spent anytime in the kitchen growing up. My mother was culinary challenged too. She could bake, but never really taught me anything. I learned my own way around the kitchen through trial and many, many, many errors! I completely ruined a pot burning rice type of error.
I would still eat like I was in college, if it weren’t for my husband and children. Did you know that they want dinner every.single.night? It’s exhausting!
And cooking is hard.
Greek Turkey Burgers with Garlic and Dill Yogurt Sauce
I still have trouble cracking an egg without getting shell in the bowl.
Sigh.
There was a time when I would have said that I didn’t know the first thing about cooking and being in the kitchen was like Chinese torture.
That’s not the case any more.
Basic Quiche – No shells!
I also realized the difference between not liking to cook or not being comfortable with it and not liking to be a bad cook. There is a big difference. And it turns out, it’s much easier than I thought! It’s time consuming and frustrating, but I know how to make rice now.
Beef & Broccoli
My husband and I don’t entertain a part from the occasional playdate or sleepover, for the children’s benefit. My in-laws visit every so often, as does my sister and her boyfriend and I’ll have a girlfriend or two over when my husband travels so I use these opportunities to stretch my culinary skills.
Over the last couple of years, I’ve actually been cooking for my family and they eat what I make.
Most of the time. The children are way pickier than my husband!
Pork Chops with Rosemary Mustard Sauce
We’ve been in our house almost two years and have yet to have a housewarming party of any kind. We need to do that and I’d love to be able to say I prepared all the food served.
Sprinkled throughout this post are some dishes I’ve made this year that haven’t sucked.
My own concoction! Sweet potatoes and kale, a little balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
The photos are mine and I found all the recipes on Pinterest. If you click on them, they’ll lead you to the original site.
I’m always looking for a new recipe to tackle and next on my list are crab cakes, humus, egg rolls and cinnamon rolls. Have a recipe to share?
