It was so good to get back in the kitchen again after seven weeks off. Since I was working full time through the recovery period, I really took the doctor’s orders seriously and came home and sat on my duff and elevated my feet. It was hard to do, but I think it’s really paying off now. But I missed making dinner, and I was ready to be back at it.
Last week I opted to do Blue Apron again after a two month hiatus. It seemed like a good plan because I didn’t have to add grocery run back onto the list.
Wednesday night’s meal was Tofu Tortas and Tostones (fried plantains) with Mojo Dipping Sauce. These were delicious – not too spicy, and the girls were brave enough to try them. The red onions were pickled in honey and boiling water and a little salt and were delicious on the sandwich. I used the sandwich press in the final cook and they were perfectly melted and toasted.
Thursday night M was out of town and I made the Spring Root Vegetable Casserole with English Peas and Egg Noodles. This recipe came together really easily. F shelled the peas and I really like the kohlrabi in the mix, but the girls didn’t love it- they just ate around it – they love sweet potatoes and peas though. And shelling peas is also fun.
M and E were out of town all weekend – camping with the Girl Scouts – so the little one and I went out together for dinner Friday night, and then with a friend on Saturday night. (We had the Ozark S’more Gelato at Pasteria since we weren’t eating s’mores around the campfire – I’m going to have to call the win for the ice cream – 4 Hands Chocolate Stout + some crazy good (and not too sweet) marshmallow + graham cracker pieces. F and I split the ice cream, and it took a little convincing to settle on that flavor – she loves their basil gelato, which is cool, but a little weird.)
Sunday we had a late lunch all together at The Mud House, and then had a late dinner of Crispy Fingerlings and Spring Salad with Baked Emmental Bread. We also had roasted corn and green beans on the side, since the girls will eat salad, but not in copious amounts. Plus, adding in a side dish or two stretches those meals for two out for four quite easily. Sunday I also jumped back into meal planning – and made my first run through the grocery store (with no pain!) – and so I’ll be back to regular posting around here about the dinner table again.
In honor of my easy start back into the kitchen – I have three more weeks of Blue Apron meals to give away! They showed up in my account this week – and I’m happy to pass them onto you (this is not a sponsored post!). Check the map first here to make sure they deliver to you, and then leave me a comment below. I’ll draw three winners on Friday. Good luck!
Sounds interesting! I’d like to try it. I’m impressed that your girls would try some of these meals, my four year old isn’t ridiculously picky, but I wouldn’t call her adventurous either. My almost 2-year old might try every single dish though!
They side-eye some of it, but I will tell you that they are getting better and better at it. I just keep putting it on the table, and the more it’s out there, the more receptive they seem to be. My older daughter is pickier, for sure, but part of it might be related to her food allergies – she’s more cautious about new things.
I’d love to try it, your posts about food are always so inspirational. At our house dinner is always a last minute decision based on what’s in the house!
My husband loves kohlrabi, so I’m saving that recipe to pull out when the farmers’ markets start up around us (I’ve never found kohlrabi in the grocery store, not even our amazing farm produce/bakery store). I’d love a chance to try Blue Apron.
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I liked it as a balance to the sweetness of the sweet potato. This recipe was really simple, but not as heavy as some baked pasta / cheese dishes can be. The fresh peas were so very good in there. There were some additional recipes that incorporated the pea pods as well – so you could reduce the amount of food waste.
I would really love to have these available for when this baby comes in June!
Congrats – that’s exciting news. 🙂
Yeah! So excited your food posts are back which I love AND means you are much more up and able again! I have been intrigued by Blue Apron since you highly recommend them and it sounds super helpful for busy weeks! Thank you!
I have loved reading your posts! My husband and I both enjoy cooking, and the Blue Apron program sounds like a great way to try new things together! Thanks for the giveaway, and congratulations on your recovery 🙂
I’d love to try this Blue Apron as I am a grown woman with a family and still don’t have a clue in the kitchen and someone take pity on me as we are tired of quesadillas and buttered noodles as an every night thing.
Ps. So happy to get to see what’s on your counter.
Would love to try some more Blue Apron meals!:). Glad you are back in the kitchen!
I’m ready to try some blue apron. I check their recipes every Monday
Would love to try Blue Apron. With school winding down, I will now take back the kitchen and get to try new things.
PS. Glad to see you are up and moving again.
I’m crossing my fingers!
I would love to try it but I might need to come over to your house for cooking lessons. Your food always looks amazing.
It always looks delicious and would love to try it.
I’d love to try blue apron! thanks for the giveaway 🙂
WOW. Yum. And I second the vote for best ice cream, Pasteria is HANDS DOWN my favorite state-side gelato. I seriously doubted it when Stu randomly ordered some on our first visit, but have been back to get pints several times since. My favorite part is that it stays good in a regular freezer, doesn’t get so hard and icy like other sub-standard gelatos. Delish!