Did he eat it?

I have really been wracking my brain trying to figure out how to cook, not just for John, but in general. I know it is nothing new for most women, but it is definitely new to me. (I can already picture Kim laughing at me as she reads this... :)) How on earth am I supposed to cook something that tastes good (to a man, I might add...), is healthy, cheap and is the proper portion for one person so that he doesn't have to eat it 5 nights in a row?!? (I say one person because I still have food issues of my own that I am working out. That is another post entirely.) Also, it is a challenge because who knows when John will get home, when I will have a staff meeting, a night class or errands to run? Again, I can hear the collective laughs and sighs from all of the moms who actually have real things to keep them busy, but hey! I am used to living alone and eating nothing but vegetables and frozen yogurt! A

All of that being said, this is a new section of the blog that I hope to update fairly often. I really try to look for recipes that have simple ingredients, that can be prepared quickly, and seem like they might be approved by my husband's palate. I am trying to continue to do this now, while it is still new and fun, so I can develop good habits.

I found this recipe in cooking light, and thought it sounded like something that might work for us.

Chili Pasta with Beans: ground sirloin, cumin, oregano, chili powder, elbow noodles, tomato sauce and a can of diced tomatoes and green chilis.

Did he eat it? Yes! I was really excited to see him eat it fairly quickly and with big bites (not the picking and nibbling like he has done with some things I have tried...). He said it needed cheese, of course, but this was to be expected. The first night he had it in a bowl with bread, and then the next night he had it in tortillas as a burrito. I think the recipe said it was six servings, so I think I might half in the next time. I did try a taste of it, and I liked it. I also had fun making it, and was quite proud of myself for using real spices! I think that I will try it next time in a smaller portion with some veggies in it (very finely cut, of course).

PS Mosrite liked it too.