|
1
Jan
|
Top 2011 Husband-Approved Healthy Recipes |
Happy New Year, Friends!
I hope you had a wonderful evening celebrating with loved ones, full of laughter, affection, and of course, good eats and drinks.
Now that the streamers are picked up, the martini glasses washed and put away, and you’re feeling all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (wishful thinking) it’s time to move on to important business: menu planning! (Because it’s January, and we’re supposed to be “good”, hence we can no longer survive on the holiday cookies stuffed in the freezer.)
I know that a bunch of you ladies out there have the best intentions of watching portion sizes, cutting sugar, and increasing your lean protein and veggie intake, which leaves you wondering, “What the heck is HE going to eat?” I have a simple answer. It’s not rocket science. He’s going to eat the very same things you are. And how do I know this? I’ve asked Ben to pick his favorite dinner from every month on 2011, so I can personally guarantee you that at least one man has enthusiastically devoured these dishes. This was a popular post last year, so I couldn’t resist a second edition. From the man himself, here are Ben’s favorite recipes from 2011.
January: Chicken Parmesan Burgers
(not technically a new recipe, but one he couldn’t resist!)
April: Crab and Asparagus Frittata
May: Tandoori Chicken Tacos (not surprisingly, one of your favorites too!)
July: Lebanese Tostadas
September: Shawarma Pizza on Chickpea Flour Crust
October: Shrimp and Artichoke Barley Risotto
And that most certainly concludes the 2011 roundups. I promise to be back with new recipes soon!
Thanks for visiting Cara’s Cravings. If you like what you see and want more, subscribe via email or in a reader, follow me on Twitter, or visit me on Facebook.
I'm Cara, lover of creative, clean food and healthy living. Pumpkin, goat cheese, and eggplant make me swoon. I have an insatiable sweet tooth and desire to lift heavy things. 
Lee — January 1, 2012 @ 1:41 pm
Nice. I'm always looking for healthy husband friendly meals.
greensnchocolate — January 1, 2012 @ 4:38 pm
Love this list of recipes – definitely going to be trying out that spaghetti squash casserole! Hopefully I'll have it boyfriend approved as well 🙂
Joanne — January 1, 2012 @ 7:56 pm
Based on the all the Indian and middle eastern food on this roundup, I can tell that Ben and I have very similar tastes in food. Love it!I think all your recipes are awesome, Cara but these really are some of my favorites!
Ivy — January 1, 2012 @ 9:25 pm
A lovely and delicious but most of all healthy roundup. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Yocelyn Diaz Suarez — January 2, 2012 @ 12:22 am
Glad to see that the shrimp risotto is on there. My husband gobbled it up!
Yocelyn Diaz Suarez — January 2, 2012 @ 12:22 am
I must try the chicken sandwich!
Kate — January 2, 2012 @ 2:49 am
I never worry about what my husband is going to eat. If he doesn't want what I make, he knows where the kitchen is. (He just doesn't know how to work anything in it)
shannon — January 2, 2012 @ 3:37 am
ooh, i missed those mantwo–off to check them out 🙂
Lucia — January 2, 2012 @ 11:40 am
Great dinners! I told my husband this year is the year of eating light… let's see if I can stick to that! Happy New Year!
Jennifer McCormick — January 2, 2012 @ 4:19 pm
Yea. See. You're gonna help me with my New Years resolution and I bet you didn't even know it! I want to make more culturally diverse foods and right here, in this very post, is where I think I should start! 🙂 Can't wait! The food looks super yummy and healthy!
Cara — January 2, 2012 @ 4:27 pm
So glad to hear it Jennifer, best of luck!
Shannon — January 3, 2012 @ 5:48 pm
he’s picked some good ones!! i’m especially grateful to have found someone that also enjoys my style of cooking and eating 🙂
elly — January 3, 2012 @ 5:59 pm
Good choices, Ben! Glad to see the chicken parm burgers up there. 🙂 I’m still looking forward to trying the shawarma pizza – hopefully very soon! Happy new year!
Tiffany Youngren — January 4, 2012 @ 7:36 pm
What a great category! My husband is pretty cool about eating what I make – my 17 year old son is our “tough sell” 😀
Love your blog – added it tour list of favorite links on http://www.transferofhealth.com
Happy 2012!
~ Tiffany
Cara — January 4, 2012 @ 7:41 pm
Thanks Tiffany! Off to check out your site 🙂
lizzy — January 8, 2012 @ 11:27 am
Oh wow, I’ve made a bunch of these but there are still so many I can’t wait to try! Planning next weeks menu around this post and the one before this! YAY!
Klaumwell Labs — January 9, 2012 @ 3:38 pm
Creating healthy meals that are still flavorful is always nice. Thanks for providing these 2011 husband approved recipes.