Jude and Dan have been keeping me so busy these days! Making dinner is interesting juggling these two. Jude loves to “help” and Dan wants to be held/nursed a lot in the evenings. However, I managed pretty well last week. It is good to be meal-planning again! I had dinner on the table every night. [...]

Posted on January 14th, 2008 by Natalie
Filed under: gluten free menu | 11 Comments »

I have made this soup since my college days. I always serve my soups in the soup bowls my mom passed down to me because it reminds me of childhood (pic above). This soup, however, is not your traditional childhood chicken and wild rice soup because it is milk-based and has a white wine addition. [...]

Posted on January 11th, 2008 by Natalie
Filed under: Soup Recipes | 9 Comments »

I am trying to eat more fish and more greens in the New Year. This recipe is quick, easy, and delicious. My husband really liked this dinner, so I will be making it a lot for my family. He said the spinach was the best he has ever tasted- what a sweetheart. Jude refused to [...]

Posted on January 9th, 2008 by Natalie
Filed under: Fish Recipes | 14 Comments »

Menu planning has returned! I am breathing a sigh of relief- clearly waiting until everyone is hungry and grumpy at 5 to think about dinner is a bad plan for me. So I have cleaned out the fridge, done an inventory of the pantry, planned a menu, and made my list for the grocery store. [...]

Posted on January 7th, 2008 by Natalie
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This is my first recipe post of the New Year! It feels great to be back in my own kitchen again. I had a wonderful holiday in California, but it feels good to be back in a routine. I am excited about planning my menu again, trying new recipes, and creating a few too. My [...]

Posted on January 3rd, 2008 by Natalie
Filed under: Chicken Recipes | 16 Comments »