Cooking

On weekends we usually go the easy route and either go out for dinner or order in but we always set aside one weekend day to cook a nice meal. I usually do the cooking whilst my husband plays DJ or helps me wash dishes as I prep. I usually don't use recipe books and last night was one of those nights. I made baby lamb chops seasoned with fresh garlic, salt, pepper and a greek seasoning blend. As a side dish I roasted mushrooms, yellow and green zucchini, brussels, red onion, sweet potatoes and fennel. I seasoned these before roasting with olive oil, balsamic, salt and pepper. Maddy usually eats everything I make... My husband, however, does not eat red meat so I usually prepare something involving chicken and I change it up with the seasonings and what-not. 

I love to cook, especially the really hard recipes. I love all of the preparation and focus that goes behind preparing a meal for my family to enjoy. It's a peaceful escape from our busy day to day with a delicious end result. 

Next week I am going to make a recipe from Ina Garten's cook book. I am thinking something that involves fish and, as always, chicken for my husband :-)