One of the hardest parts about giving up six main food groups and items for baby A (she has protein digestion issues so I'm not eating dairy, wheat, eggs, fish, soy or peanuts) is finding quick, easy weeknight meals. Through a lot of trial and error, J and I have learned that some meals that … Continue reading Lamb Tagine with Potatoes and Chickpeas
Pan-Roasted Chicken With Leeks
Now that we're getting more comfortable with the No Six Diet restrictions, we are also getting a little more adventurous with adapting recipes. J bought some leeks for another recipe we scrapped and we weren't entirely sure what to do with them. Luckily, my mom was visiting and suggested a chicken and leeks dish that … Continue reading Pan-Roasted Chicken With Leeks
Mexican Black Bean Soup with Sausage Recipe
It's been a roller coaster of spring-like temperatures and freezing, regular February temperatures around here the last few weeks. That plus the lovely no six diet (no: dairy, wheat,eggs, fish, soy or peanuts) diet I'm on to help baby A's digestive issues means we've had to get very creative with dinners. Luckily for me, J … Continue reading Mexican Black Bean Soup with Sausage Recipe
Shakshuka (Eggs in purgatory)
During the last few months of my pregnancy, I had to increase my protein intake. Lucky for me, J found several recipes that tasted good, included several servings of vegetables and had lots of protein. This one from Tori Avey with a few modifications quickly became one of our favorites. You can modify the spice level … Continue reading Shakshuka (Eggs in purgatory)
Vietnamese Bo Luc Lac
As the arrival of our daughter gets closer, J and I have started perfecting some of our favorite restaurant dishes at home. We finally got this dish perfect and couldn't be happier. The original recipe can be found here. Vietnamese Bo Luc Lac Beef Marinade Ingredients : makes the gravy1.5 pounds beef sirloin cut into … Continue reading Vietnamese Bo Luc Lac