Lauren's Kitchen: Menu: June 23

Monday, June 23, 2008

I have been so slacking in the planning department. But I have (sort of) regular computer access, AND the school year is over... so between the two, I should be back to "normal." Anyway, here's what's cooking this week:

Monday: Mozzarella Cheeseburgers and Spicy Steak Fries
Tuesday: Roast Citrus Chicken with Lemon-Thyme Gravy, Smashed Potatoes, and Green Beans
Wednesday: Ravioli with Creamy Tomato Sauce
Thursday: Parmesan Chicken
Friday: Sweet and Sour Sirloin Stirfry with Ranch Mashed Potatoes
Saturday: My first attempt at homemade gnocchi!

Lauren 101

Before my wedding in 2003, my idea of cooking was Kraft mac and cheese. My mother and my mother-in-law even left me several boxes of the blue box on my counter the day we returned from our honeymoon. I believe a few showed up in the wishing well at my bridal shower, too.

Once I became a Mrs, however, I figured I'd need to step it up in the kitchen.

I rarely prepared anything from scratch, though; it was frozen stuff chicken and rice in a pouch all the way.

About a year (and 20lbs) later, I decided that something needed to change in the kitchen. I went on a diet and lost the weight, but knew I needed to lose the habits too.

Armed with Rachael Ray cookbooks and the internet, I slowly began to expand my repertoire. I joined an online cooking forum and subscribed to about eleventy billion cooking blogs.

Cooking remains a challenge, however, as two sweet little boys joined our family over the last few years. Coupled with my full time job, I look for meals that are healthy and easy.

I also discovered a love for photography along the way, and while I'm about as unprofessional behind the camera as they come, I really enjoy honing my skills on my dinner - mainly because it can't run away like my two wild boys can.

I love maintaining this blog, and I hope you like visiting.

Lauren's Kitchen

Monday, June 23, 2008

Menu: June 23

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