The greatest pleasure for us at The (real) Stepford Wives Association is the joy we derive from preparing a healthful meal for our husbands and children. Each evening is a presentation of our devotion. Is every meal perfect? No, sometimes we fail to deliver a glorious meal. Sometimes the recipe just isn't very good and doesn't meet with our husband's approval. If he's not delighted, no one is.
We dog-ear that recipe and file it away. Most of our weekday concoctions are quite simple, utilizing a few ingredients. Some meals are quite simple, and we'll admit lack elegance. But we serve it to our husbands with an apology, and love. It doesn't happen too often. We add touches to simple meals, like a pleasant aioli to spoon over the vegetables.
Olive oil with infused herbs, to dip bread (fresh baked of course) or mixed with balsamic vinegar as a dressing for field greens. We do try to incorporate a bit of fresh fruit whenever possible. Like pears, blue cheese and arugula as a fun salad course.
Regardless of the meal, we always serve our husbands first, then our children, saving ourselves for last.
