A Bearded Man Cooks Me Dinner

In our house I do most of the cooking—not because Mark is terrible, but because I enjoy it. However, there are some nights when I just don't feel like cooking... Luckily, he is there to save the day and whip up something tasty.

Last week Mark barbecued these delicious skewers on our Hasty Bake. He boiled the potatoes and corn on the stove. Then he stuck corn, potatoes, shrimp (and sausage on his) on wooden skewers, before seasoning them and grilling them on the BBQ. He served them over brown basmati rice. This meal was pretty simple and quite yummy!

Last night Mark created a veggie tikka masala Indian dish. He chopped cilantro, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, potatoes, and onion. He sauteed them in a large pan on the stove and once they were no longer raw, he mixed in a tikka masala sauce packet from Sprouts and a large handful of raw cashews. Once everything had simmered together for about 30 minutes he served it over tandoori rice and garnished with more cilantro. I have never been much of an Indian food lover, but Mark is a huge fan! I figure since he is—ever so-lovingly—putting up with my vegetarian dishes, it is only fair to branch out into his neck of the woods. I actually really enjoyed this dinner for a change! It was flavorful and zesty, plus it tastes identical to the way it smells (which I find uncommon for most foods). 

So grateful for this man! Thank you for being so supportive and encouraging during this time of change and exploration in my life. You are more than I could have ever hoped for and I appreciate your constant involvement as I strive to be the best woman, wife, and person I can be.