Meals Have Changed

Even though I enjoy cooking there are some days when I’d rather not be bothered. I’ve gotten into the habit of occasionally cooking several meals at once using the oven, stove top and microwave. But even this can be tiresome. Eating out every day is not in our budget, nor is it good for our health. But when we do eat out, we prefer to eat our heavier meal during the lunch hour. Many restaurants offer smaller lunch meals at a cheaper price. And, of course, I use coupons and/or senior discounts to cut the cost even more.
Our evening meals are much lighter. Now we don’t feel as sluggish at night. What may seem obvious to some people, simple didn’t register with me at first. Now, even when we eat at home, we much prefer to eat our heavier meals earlier in the day.
I’ve always been a traditional cook, never straying far from the standard meats, vegetables and seasonings. Learning to use less salt was easy. However, experimenting with different vegetables and spices hasn’t been easy for me.
My husband, bless his heart, is much more welling to experiment than I am. He eats what I put in front of him and has been brave enough to make a few suggestions. One of the most important changes is the introduction of broiled or grilled fresh salmon. (You mean salmon doesn’t grow in a can?) We like fresh salmon so much that we try to have some at least three to four times a month. This is an easy dish. Lemon juice and Mrs. Dash put on the salmon just before cooking is what I first used. We can very the flavor with other spices. I don’t even buy canned salmon anymore.
Now I’m trying to decide what new dish to try next? At least I know hubby will try it. As a matter of fact, he may even help me cook.