New Meal # 12 Red Velvet Lava Cake

No cooking challenge/adventure would be complete without a dessert. Therefore, the wife decided to end this year of new dishes on a sweet note. Thanks Cooked by Julie (you tube)for the recipe.  And a special thanks to my mother-n-law for the Christmas gift of baking dishes which included two ramekins. And the husband said.

Husband: Can I have another one?
Wife: YES, YES, you can!! This time I'll add pecans.
Husband: You know what, just bake all of it.
Wife: Okay.  I CAN COOK!!

Yes, I did receive the CLEAN PLATE AWARD!!

Happy New  Year!!!

Taking a bow!
The Non-Cooking Wife

New Meal # 11- Roasted Brussels Sprouts w/ Bacon and Pecans

The wife decided to combine dishes #10 and #11 to make a full meal,  since  #11 is actually a side dish.This was a REALLY good meal and I winged the Brussels sprouts. I  didn't even have to ask him about the meal. This is all the husband had to say.

Husband:( In very surprisingly tone) I Enjoyed the meal,  I like the Brussels sprouts!

Shocked!!
The Non-Cooking Wife

New Meal # 10- Crawfish Pie!

The wife found yet another recipe by the Creole Chef on Instagram and decided to combined new meal # 11 Brussel sprouts (see next post) to make a full meal.  Yes, we LOVE seafood. This was a REALLY good meal!! I  didn't even have to ask him about the meal. This is all the husband had to say. 

Husband:( In a very surprisingly tone) I Enjoyed the meal,  I like the Brussels sprouts!

They're Great!
The Non-Cooking Wife

New Meal # 9-Homemade Chilli!

I'm getting my groove back in the kitchen, meal number nine-AWESOME!!  Check out how it went.
3 remaining.

Wife: Honey,  I think I'm going to have to add salt to the recipe.
Husband: I would think so, so add it. You want it to come out good, right?
Wife: The recipe didn't say add salt.
Husband: You can add:salt, garlic, thyme, its not going hurt.
Wife: Okay, if it doesn't come out right, its because of you.
Husband: It will be fine.
Wife: Okay. (the wife took the suggestions)
Husband: I like it!! Put this into rotation.

Thanks Creole Chef for the recipe!!

Nailed it!
The Non-Cooking Wife

New Meal # 8-Loaded Baked Potato Soup!!

The wife decided on another simple dish and it turned out great. Just read!!  Alright, just FOUR more meals.


Wife: Well, what do you think? 
Husband: This is GREAT.
Wife: Is it? Is it so good, I should give some to your Mom?
Husband: Yes, give her some. Its Good.

Back on Track
The Non-Cooking Wife!

New Meal # 7-Artichoke Casserole!!

The wife tried  artichoke casserole at an office party and decided to give it a try. Here's how it went.

Wife: Honey, I cooked the artichoke casserole I tried the other day.
Husband: Great, you can warm my plate now.

Wife: Okay.
Husband: NOOOOO!!!!!!

Wife: Are you kidding me?  What, you don't like the texture?
Husband: NO, just NO!!!

Unfortunately, dish number seven was an EPIC fail, FIVE new dishes left.

Oh no!
The Non-Cooking Wife!

No More IHOP!!

 A year ago this happened

The husband says" I was thinking about IHOP, but you know how IHOP is on Sundays." The wife says "honey I can cook you some pancakes." The husband immediately says "NO, it won't be the same!"

Yesterday, there was no talking. I think he liked my Pancakes!!

It only took a year
The Non-Cooking Wife!!

New Meal # 6-Pork Fried Rice & Chicken Kabobs

The wife thought she would try to cook something she KNEW was super easy. Oh no, fried rice is not as easy as I thought and the husband agreed. "Those peas, no something is just not right."  The can veggies were not my friend; I now know I should have used dry peas and carrots. Now, the Kabobs were GOOD, however, the husband wasn't very fond of the pineapples.  I guess I was feeling myself.  6 more new meals!
The Adventures Never Stop!!!

Dusting myself off
The Non-Cooking Wife!!

BBQ Pork Chops & Clean Plate Award!!

The wife decided to cook some BBQ pork chops and received the highest award of the night-the CLEAN PLATE AWARD!!! This is award number SIX!! Therefore, the wife asked the husband if he gives another AWARD, could she remove the word NON? The husband, replied "you're feeling yourself ?" On to the next meal. Adventures of the Non-Cooking Wife!!

Whaaatt!!
The Non-Cooking Wife

New Meal # 5-Chicken and Shrimp Pasta!!

The wife saw a recipe on Instagram and decided this would be new dish number FIVE.  The wife asked the husband did he want to try a new pasta dish, the husband said YES, go for it. Well, the wife did and it turned out GREAT!!!  My sauce is a little lighter ,but it is good. The husband said, this is DELICIOUS,  this is GOOD, THANKS! 7 more!! Yes, I missed a month.
Thanks Chef Rod for the recipe!!

Feeling Good
The Non-Cooking!

New Meal # 4-Pan Seared Redfish topped w/ Crabmeat and Lemon Butter Sauce!!

This meal was different, the husband thought it was GOOD but the wife not so much. I don't know what taste I was looking for but I didn't get it. However, I'm still winning with the husband " I like this" he said. 8 more!!!

Happy Easter!!!
Non-Cooking Wife

Lagniappe Meal-Pork Chops!

The lagniappe dish was really good! Only one request from the husband MORE Gravy!!!!!!

Keep it Going!!
The Non-Cooking Wife

New Meal # 3-Crawfish Bread & Corn Salad!

We have another winner; "I like this" in a surprising tone said the husband. The crawfish bread was a hit-not the salad so much. I think I'll stay away from the corn salad in the future. 3 down and only 9 more to go!!

Say Cheese!
The Non-Cooking Wife

New Meal # 2-Shrimp and Grits!!

The second new dish of the year turned out AMAZING!!  The husband looked at the wife  and said "This food is delicious, real Good." Patience is the key, I'm taking my time and now, dare I say it. I'm starting to like cooking. Okay, only 10 new dishes left. Any suggestions?

Do It, Do It, Do It!!
The Non-Cooking Wife

Shrimp and Grits-Request!

Shrimp and grits. Who knows a good recipe? No, I can't use quaker grits.

New Meal # 1-Stewed Okra!

I did it! The first new dish of the year and the husband loved it sooo much he yelled " The food is good love"
Thanks Chef Martin for the recipe!

Alright, Alright, Alright
The Non-Cooking Wife!

Happy New Year!!

The wife decided she is going to cook a new dish every month this year. Any suggestions?


Happy New Year!!
The Non-Cooking Wife