2 Dinners for 1

I got the best question from my mother-in-law about making dinner and dealing with a hubby who isn’t so keen on your new diet plan. So, this is what I told her I was doing about it. If you don’t want what I am cooking, you can fend for yourself. This is important to me and I am going to eat a salad with chicken for dinner, let me know if you want some!! This has happened probably 2 or 3 times. I have been tempted to make the fatty and carb loaded entrees that please everyone but me.  So, if you can find a good recipe that pleases them and keeps the nutrition plan on tract, you have hit the JACKPOT and need to go to Vegas. Here are some stories of me making a fancy clean meal that my husband didn't appreciate.

-          My kind, not his kind of SPAGHETTI. I love this! I use turkey and healthy marinara sauce. Then instead of pasta noodles, I make spaghetti squash and sprinkle a hint of fresh grated Parmesan cheese. Sounds amazing right? Well, my husband hated it and asked me never to do it again. Well next time I want to make this I am going to make it squash for me and noodles for him! Another example of 2 dinners for 1 instead of dinner for 2, but my eating plan is IMPORTANT!

-          MY MOM’s IS BETTER. Yes he said this. Sorry to give you the punch line first, but it’s the line no southern women with divine cooking skills ever wants to hear. I knew he loved beef stroganoff, so I made a recipe from a Tosca Rena eat clean book/magazine. Instead of ground beef, I used flank steak (thought that was an upgrade- was wrong). I used sour cream in moderation but instead of starch I used arrowroot. I also used a healthy noodle with whole wheat instead of regular egg noodles. And yes he said his mom’s was better- GRRRRR

-          TURKEY AGAIN! So what, it’s the best lean protein? TURKEY!!! In took weeks I have made turkey chili, turkey burgers 2x, and my favorite southwest turkey meat balls. For the last meal I make before my husband goes out of town, I make turkey burgers with potatoes and broccoli. Sounds so special that all we need are candles! Then to top that off, he complains they are too dry. His initial idea was Chinese, but I stuck to my guns and said nope turkey turkey turkey!!!! Maybe next time I can go for Chinese, but now I am a woman on a mission!

So what is a wife to do with a displeased hubby? If a healthier and fitter you makes you happy, then do not cave into the temptation. If your family isn't completely on board with a new eating lifestyle, then try to make something that you can add an easy substitute for yourself. Try to limit the junk snack food in the house and make ice cream and desserts something for a special meal out. Just remember and remind your other half “HAPPY WIFE HAPPY LIFE!”