Moms are supposed to be able to cook right? Ok…well my mom didn’t cook. But my dad did. I never thought less of my mom for it though, and maybe it’s because my dad is such a great cook. 
Unfortunately, I take after my mom quite a bit in the cooking department. There are a few things I can make really well: biscuits and gravy, hamburgers, homemade waffles, mac & cheese and my hubby’s all time favorite – chocolate chip cookies. That’s not a very impressive resume in the kitchen.
As I become a mom, I want to take the time to learn and cook more. I know it will be several years before the little munchkin is eating what I’m cooking, so that gives me some time to practice. For now I want to focus on some dishes that will be simple while having a newborn to care for and still delish for hubby and I to eat after a long day.
I’m looking for some great recipes in the following areas. Please leave a comment with your recipes or feel free to e-mail them over to me at karakae@karakaejames.com.
Easy Crock Pot Meals
Freezable Casseroles
Quick On-The-Go Dinners
Fun Favorites for the Kids
After I go on maternity leave next week and have a few weeks before baby comes, I’m going to try my hand at some new things and freeze some stuff that will be easy for us to eat in the first few weeks of Baby Girl blessing us with her presence.
Maybe I will become a cute little 1950’s housewife afterall. Doubtful, but there’s always a chance.
Thanks for your help!! Can’t wait to try out some new things!
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February 3rd, 2010 at 8:57 am
You are so funny!! I know you wouldn’t guess it-but I LOVE cooking!!!
Here is a really easy crock pot recipe-chicken tacos
1 pound chicken, 1 packet taco seasoning, 1 cup water
Cook on low for 7 hours-amazing!!!
I have a recipe thing that is 100+ weight watchers crock pot recipes-I’ll email it to you!
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:17 am
I didn’t really start cooking and baking until my 2nd child was born…lol
Here’s some sites
mine, of course…lol
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/
http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/
http://allrecipes.com/
Shara´s last blog ..Baked Ziti
February 3rd, 2010 at 10:07 am
I’ll email you later with a lot of great recipes! But- I want to second the http://www.allrecipes.com site. You can get them to email you 20 minute meal plans that are super easy and yummy too! I’ll also send you some recipes that make a lot so you can freeze and have your own “tv dinners.” It’s especially great if you have a foodsaver.
February 3rd, 2010 at 11:00 am
What’s wrong with burgers, mac & cheese and cookies???????
February 3rd, 2010 at 11:03 am
@brookjames …. uhhh remember the pounds we packed on after we got married?? that’s whats wrong with burgers, mac & cheese and cookies.
kara-kae james´s last blog ..becoming a 1950’s housewife?
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:46 pm
This is mom speaking, I thought that was our little secret about me not cooking. I don’t really think I can’t, but when your dad “enjoys” cooking so much, I wouldn’t want to deprive him. Also, to really be a 1950’s housewife, you have to wear pearls and a dress to cook in, and I can’t see you doing that!
February 4th, 2010 at 10:30 am
learning how to cook does not make you a 50’s housewife – it just adds to your growing list of impressive feats done by the “do it all” mom! You are gonna rock that kitchen!
February 4th, 2010 at 10:30 am
That is my favorite decade. With the 40’s running a close second.
February 4th, 2010 at 10:31 am
Hey my mom’s an awesome cook. But Matt does almost all the cooking at our house.