To celebrate our Anniversary, (and since we have a little bobblehead that dims the romance when we dine out together) I thought I would create a few celebratory dinners that were yummy, creative and thoughtful. I was so pleased with myself on both occasions (Tuesday evening and yesterday) that I thought I would post the details and the recipes in the Kitchenry section.
Tuesday I served Cordon Bleu with Apple Curry Rice and a Carrot & Broccoli stirfry accompanied by organic blueberry juice in wine glasses (hey, I'm drinking for two here). Dessert was a touch of home from George's grandmother, a pie called "Flappy." The recipe won't be included in the recipe section as I think it's something of a family secret.
Wednesday I dished up lemon dill Salmon fillets grilled on a cedar plank, grilled spinach Naan (a delicious Ethopian flatbread), and cilantro lime grilled zuchini with dipping sauce. (Yep, I'm woman enough to cook an entire meal on the grill).George accompanied his dinner with a bottle of Boone's Farm and for dessert, I concocted Homemade Strawberry Shortcake with Vanilla Whipping Cream.
Tonight, fatigued from my culinary adventures, I think I'm going to go with big juicy burgers and a large side salad.
Posted by Kaz at May 25, 2006 4:55 PMI saw a comment you made on Dooce's site about giving kids specific compliments instead of general ones & also about teaching them to rely on their own self-worth. I found it so true & insightful that I followed your link over to here. It also fit really well with the philosophy at the wonderful school where I used to teach (before having a baby & moving overseas & therefore becoming a stay-at-home mom).
Anyway, I wanted to tell you I've enjoyed the little bit of your site I've read so far & that your menus from the last couple of days made me hungry even though we just had supper!
Thanks.
Hope the flappy was good. Maybe I'll make some for the kids this weekend!!
Posted by: Karen at May 26, 2006 4:21 PMAll the dinners were great! I can't believe how good they were.
It's great to have a housewife. If you don't have one already, I suggest getting one.
Posted by: George at May 27, 2006 9:01 AMAfter 8 1/2 years, I'm trying to STOP being one. But I sure have learned to cook, clean, and parent in all that time.
Posted by: Karen at May 28, 2006 7:30 PM