I don’t know about others, but it is unbelievably easy for me to get into what I like to call the “dinner wormhole.”  This is where I end up making the same meals over and over for various reasons. They are easy. I know the recipes by heart. It makes shopping a no-brainer. Take your pick. I’m sure there are a myriad of other reasons you can add to the list, especially if you have experienced the wormhole yourself.

I’ve been attempting this bullet journal craze (its not going well). I’m horrible at tracking everything but my reading challenges. So, my April solution: a recipe challenge.  I have challenged myself to try 10 new recipes for the month of April.  (My boyfriend is my guinea-pig). I’ve made efforts to try new recipes in the last year, and even found a few to add to my personal cookbook.  But, never consistently. Life gets busy, and I get lazy. I can be honest about that.

So 10 new recipes. Its the 10th day of April, and I’m currently at the count of 3 from different sources. I am happy to report that all 3 recipes were a hit with me and the boyfriend, which is always a positive. (For those that are curious they were: Honey Lime Chicken Salad, Roasted Garlic/Parmesan Potatoes, and a fairly simple Meatloaf).  My boyfriend is allergic to soy, which makes buying pre-processed or packaged foods a risky endeavor. It also limits where we can eat out. You’d be surprised how many things contain soy products,  which translates into a lot of home-cooked meals between the two of us.

To be honest, most of the recipes I try I find on Pinterest, from there heading to the respective host pages. (You can find my list of possible recipes and successes on my Pinterest page: Kirket’s Corner). In addition, I’ve recently started following Healthy World Recipes on Facebook. (Healthy World Recipes)  If it is still on their page, I highly recommend trying the Honey Lime Chicken salad.

Happy Cooking!