They say the first year of marriage is supposed to be the hardest because you are both adjusting to each other, but for me it was quite the opposite. 🙂 This past year has been eventful to say the least. I spent the first 6 months of our marriage back home in Jersey City before permanently relocating to Southern California in June. My husband was kind enough to give me those 6 months to pack up my life in New York. Once I did move to SoCal, real life began and it was great. I wasn’t looking for a fairy tale, I was looking for a partner who would be my equal and have my back. The older I’ve gotten, the more I realize that marriage is much more than the “happily ever after” image we are all taught to believe, instead it’s hard-work and commitment. While the big things do matter, it’s the little things that you do every single day that truly make a difference. For one, my husband makes me coffee every single morning. It’s such a small gesture, but that alone makes me appreciate him a thousand times more. He also does the laundry because he knows how much I hate to do that lol. He has stepped up and shown me what marriage is supposed to look, be and feel like. Sure there are many things about him that drive me nuts. When I asked him to pick something about me that drives him nuts he responded, “just one thing?…because they’re so many!” Lol. I’m sure he wouldn’t hesitate to tell you my whining drives him up the wall. 🙂 What I realized is no one and no marriage is perfect, you just have to marry the “right person” to make the journey worthwhile and feel effortless on most days. I was lucky to have found my love and best-friend in one person. Now let’s talk about these Spicy Baked Turkey Tostadas. I made these with ground turkey and spiced them with serrano chilies and Mexican spices. They’re so good, BAKED, and are perfect for meal prepping. Both my husband and I loved them. And that’s my take on our first year of marriage together.
These Spicy Baked Turkey Tostadas are:
Gluten-FreeHealthy-ishFlavorfulVegan (optional: skip the cheese)DeliciousSpicyLightPerfect for Meal Prepping