Meals anyone?

Ok I have been cooking a lot more lately. I have always said I hated cooking and loved baking. I still love baking. I am discovering how fun it is to cook and try new things. I think my problem was I made the same things over and over again, hardly used the best ingredients, and just plain didn't care.

Lately, I have been really focused on being healthier. I have felt SO SO much better. My IBS is pretty much under conrtol, and I have more energy. Who knew, right? ;)

I love it when a meal calls for a lot of prep work...but only on days I have the time. I make meals for the freezer too, so I have them at any time. I make a lot of crockpot meals. I always thought crockpot meals were not too healthy, but again I was so ignorant. My sister in law would be so proud that my taste buds have "matured." I like onions, peppers, tomatoes, squash, zucchini, and drumroll please.....Broccoli. I did not like these things a couple of years ago. In fact, being pregnant with Carson is when I began to CRAVE some of them. Weird, I know. But I love them all now. My cravings have changed from cookies to grapes and other fruit. Don't get me wrong, I still love baked goods! I am having a blast cooking and am loving the affects it has on me and my family! Here are some things I have made that have been a hit with everyone!

Chicken nuggets and baked fries

Honey sauced chicken

Chicken and veggie quinoa

lettuce wraps

ginger chicken and snow peas

lemon quinoa

asparagus risoto

parmessan green beans

taco salad

Ok, seriously, these are "good eats!" I made the chicken nuggets last night and we loved them. My fries need some perfecting. That taco salad...simply amazing. Chad loved it. It makes tons of chili, so I froze all the rest and we got two more meals out of it! I am obsessed with quinoa, couscous, and edamame. Paige wants edamame for dinner everynight. I have made over 20 new recipes over the past 2 months. Some have been a total bust, but that's expected. And I must say, on those green beans, I made them for my friends and one told me that she hates green beans, but absolutely loved those. They are tasty. So I hope I got your mouth watering! If you want any of the recipes, I can email them to you!