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Rockabye Bucktown
Navigating motherhood beyond Six Corners
It’s getting more and more difficult to actually prepare dinner…especially when Mr. B is traveling and it’s just me. Little B wants to see what you are chopping, what’s on the stove and what’s on your plate. While I appreciate his curiosity, it definitely slows down the process. Having said that, to simplify dinnertime, I have been rotating some of the same recipes in the past few weeks, modifying them ever so slightly so they don’t become completely mundane.
- Arugula salad with grilled chicken, red and yellow peppers, carrots, asparagus and balsamic vinaigrette. So simple and easy to put together. Mr. B typically grills the chicken and peppers for me on Sunday night (alongside what we are having that night) and I assemble during the week. I add in fresh mozzarella if I’m feeling crazy!
- Gluten-free pizza with peaches, blue cheese, red onion and bacon (with a heap of arugula on top, of course…as you’ve learned by now, there is always arugula in my fridge). I usually make this with goat cheese instead of blue…and for a reason. I didn’t love the blue cheese on this particular ‘za, but I love the combination of the peaches, onion and crisp bacon. Adding goat cheese next time…
- Teriyaki turkey lettuce wraps with grated carrots, julienned cucumber, slivered almonds, avocado and topped with a dash of peanut sauce. The messiest thing you will ever eat, but simple to make and delicious! I add brown rice when I need something a little more substantial.
What are some of your favorite easy weeknight meals?
Sweet and sour turkey lettuce wraps with mango coconut rice, shredded carrot and julienned cucumber.
Even though last night’s dinner required the use of a stove after a long, scorching hot day, it was well worth it! Mr. B and I are big lettuce wrap fans and will typically order as a healthy appetizer when dining out or ordering in (my father-in-law also makes a mean version…g-free for me, of course). Using lean ground turkey, brown rice and healthy veggies, this main course creation was delicious (if I do say so myself!) and incredibly filling!
