Monday, November 26, 2012

50 Ways To Inspire Your Husband...

It was brought to my attention a few months ago that we as wives still need to inspire our husband's from time to time to make them feel loved. I know what you're saying, well, I cook for my husband or I clean for him or take care of our children or run errands. Whatever the case may be. He may feel loved that you do these things but does he feel supported to get up everyday and go to work or do whatever trade he does? I know sometimes us wives may feel as though well, he is the man of the house, why should I inspire him?? It does make the marriage thrive and work. Take it from me. Me and my husband have had our share of issues that have affected our marriage from time to time. He still needs to feel inspired to get up everyday for his family. I joined an event on Facebook to inspire your husband and it was based off of this website and their recommendations. 

http://www.momlifetoday.com/2011/03/50-ways-to-inspire-your-husband/

1 Corinthians 13:13 says
So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 

I would just invite all of you ladies to check out this website and start the challenge today. It does not have to be a certain month or day. Start today!! I think our husband's deserve it. <3

Recipe (Vegetable Lasagna)

I like to make this recipe more often than using regular ol' ground beef. I love vegetables and love getting my kids to eat them. I always try and put different vegetables in my meals just to see which ones they like the most. Mine aren't too picky, and that is the nice part. So here is my recipe for vegetable lasagna.

1 pkg of lasagna noodles
1 tub of ricotta cheese. Depending on how much you like ricotta, you may have some left over.
2 pkgs of mozzarella cheese
Squash (yellow and zucchini)
Eggplant (optional)
1 jar of spaghetti sauce
Spinach (fresh or frozen)

Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions. I don't cook mine all the way through though that way when you are lifting them out of the pan, they don't fall apart. Cook the other veggies accordingly. I usually saute them or cut them up and steam them. Either way works. You don't have to do this but I usually combine the ricotta and spinach together. It helps hold it together much better.

First put a layer of noodles down. Then add a layer of the spinach/ricotta mix. Then layer then put a layer of vegetables down and then a little of the spaghetti sauce. Then a layer of cheese. Repeat this process until you've used all ingredients or reached the limit in your pan. I know it sounds silly but my husband loves this recipe!! so I usually use everything I prepare. Put this into a pre-heated 350 degree oven for about 20-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted. I then turn on the broiler for a few minutes to get the cheese that brown in color texture. Serve immediately with salad and bread. So amazing!!! I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as me and my family do.

Recipes (Beef Stew-Crock Pot Syle)

I love to make this one during this Autumn and Winter season. We have a fireplace in our new home and we love to eat warm meals by the fire. Normally blog sites have pictures, and I will post some of what this finished product looks like the next time I make it. 

You will need the following ingredients to make this wonderful filling stew! 

Stew Meat (I use 1lb but it would just depend on how many you're cooking for).
Potatoes (I use red potatoes)
Carrots (You can use baby or any type of carrot)
Green Beans (I use the fresh whole beans but you can use canned if you want)
Seasoning Mix (If I have time, I will make my own base using flour, beef broth, salt, pepper, and an onion or you can use any store bought packet mixture)
Any other veggies not listed that you would like.

Pour all ingredients into crock pot and pour the seasoning packet with the water mixed or your base into the crock pot. Make sure the seasoning mix or base covers the top of the stew ingredients. Turn your crock pot on high or whatever setting you want to use and walk away. ; ) You will have a delicious meal soon!!