As our girl’s due date draws nearer and nearer, it’s no surprise to see that Kate Middleton has started nesting! The Duchess was spotted a few weeks ago shopping for decor for her home with Prince William. But lately, rumor has it that the Duchess of Cambridge has been taking cooking classes from the newest royal housekeeper, Antonella Fresolone. Before joining Kate and Will’s staff, Antonella worked at Buckingham Palace (where she was well-know for her Italian cooking) but now, she’s got a new home with the Prince and his leading lady.

Currently, it seems that Antonella has her hands full teaching Kate the lay of the kitchen land — and apparently she’s teaching the mama-to-be how to whip up “a number of new dishes.” While I love that Kate’s in the kitchen cooking up a storm,  in just a few months Kate’s attention will be directed elsewhere — you know, to the very royal arrival of her very royal baby. Since her cooking might take a back seat while she and Will adjust to love with a plus one (will it be a boy? A girl? Y’all, the anticipation is killing me!), it’ll be good for Kate to know that there’s a whole laundry list of recipes she can cook ahead of time and freeze before baby arrives! Even on the occasions that said royal baby is snoozing through dinner (or if he’s eating!), Kate and Will won’t have to forage for food — they’ll have it ready to go, right in their freezer.

So Kate, if you’re listening, squirreling away some precooked meals in your freezer before baby arrives will cut down on some of the stress (and take-out!) during your first weeks as a parent. (Not like we’re worried about you running up the tab on the royal bill, but still, it’s nice to know you’re eating a meal you’ve prepared. Less wait time, too!) After a sleep-deprived night and exhausting day of tending to baby’s every need, you’ll feel like you hit gold when you open the freezer and see it stocked with delicious, homemade, heat-and-eat meals. Soups, stews, casseroles, lasagna, and pasta sauces are best for freezing. Dishes like turkey chili, lasagna, baked pasta with mushrooms, beef casserole and squash soup make great dinner dishes, as well as double batches of household favorites like: marinara sauce, macaroni and cheese, bean and cheese enchiladas, and even freezing grilled chicken works wonders! You can just add them to whatever you’re cooking and boom, protein provided! Since Kate’s latest reported craving was for curry, we recommend scoping out a few Thai-inspired meals that mama-to-be can also made ahead. Many of the sauces can be made in bulk, just the same way double batches of marinara go.

Meals can be stored in the freezer for up to three months before they spoil or before flavors are affected.

If Mother Nature ever decides to give us what we want (spring! summer! temperatures above 65!), we’ve got the perfect recipe for your grillin’ and chillin’ Sunday night. We know that you can whip up some mean burgers and ‘dogs on the grill, but tonight we’re in the mood for something a little less commercial and a little more special. After all, we’re looking at a summer full of backyard fiestas, cook-outs, barbeques, get-togethers and more! So whattaya say we add a little adventure to the menu tonight?

This gorgeous Grilled Caesar Salad is refreshing, flavorful and 100 percent original — we didn’t think it was possible, either, until we saw the menu! To punch up the flavor opportunities, you can add chicken, shrimp, salmon or flank steak to your salad — or make a salad bar where everyone can add their own toppings. And for those of you who had never before thought to grill an avocado — consider your mind blown!

Time to try it out! Head on over to TheNest.com to get details on what you’ll need to make this smoky and satisfying recipe!

Do you get adventurous with your grill?

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Layers of eggplant, cheese and tomato sauce: have I died and gone to the Wonderful World of Italian Food? No, but here on earth I’m certainly close enough! This delicious, nutritious and totally divine meatless dish is the perfect way kick-start a brand new week of hard work — and the only way to celebrate your mama (and yourself!) on Mother’s Day.

Moms, you work hard. Every day. Nonstop. All the time. Today, it’s all about you. What better way to say I love you, mama than to load up on all the feel good foods in your pantry (better yet: why not send your partner out to the store to pick up the ingredients!). This no-mess crowd favorite is a great brunch, lunch or even dinner option if you plan on hosting the whole family or just enjoying a quiet meal with your gang.

To make the meal even more rewarding (like that’s possible!), try whipping up a fresh chunky tomato sauce with tons of herbs and spices. It’ll compliment the meal and it’s an easy way to sneak extra veggies on to the plate!

We love it ’cause you can serve it with pasta, over roasted veggies or with a crisp refreshing salad on the side — the possibilities are totally endless (not to mention totally tasty, too!). The tomato and basil combination is one we all know and love. If the kids are skeptics of the eggplant, cook up some chicken on the side instead (or feel free to substitute your own

Ready to pack a little punch tonight at the dinner table? Head on over to TheNest.com for this gorgeous Tomato Basil Eggplant Parmesan recipe! (And tell a friend to try it, too!)

Do you ever cook strictly vegetarian meals for your family?

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Tonight, we couldn’t pick just one recipe to try — so we’re giving you six options to pull from! In the spirit of Cinco de Mayo, we are serving up some sizzlin’ and sweet mexican recipes perfect for every fiesta!

Whether you’re kicking back at home and celebrating with the kids, calling up a babysitter and headed straight to the bar for a margarita (hey, mommies deserve a break!), or relaxing with on the porch while your baby-to-be performs his own mariachi solo in your tummy, these recipes do not disappoint.

From chicken enchiladas with green chili sauce and vegetable enchiladas to brunch quesadillas and fish tacos, there’s a little something for everybody at your table to enjoy (just don’t forget without chips and guac!).

Ready to get started on these tasty, festive and absolutely fun meals? Head on over to TheNest.com to get recipe details and prepare to dine in delight. Tonight, calories don’t count — so dig in for seconds (and thirds!). We won’t tell — promise!

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It’s Sunday! Which means tomorrow is Monday. But instead of spending the day dreading the arrival of yet another workweek (seriously, how do these things creep up on us so fast?!), lets enjoy the day like it was meant to be: with food! Tonight, we’ve got a glamorous, delicious and absolutely mouthwatering meal you are your loved ones will go crazy for. We’re making  Lamb Sliders with Tzatziki and the recipe sounds absolutely unbelievable!

Ready to try it out? Head on over to TheNest.com to get the Lamb Sliders With Tzatziki recipe! And tell us how much you love it!

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Thinking that because spring has finally sprung (or has it?), it’s high time you tuck your slow-cooker back in the closet? Think again! You don’t need to ditch your favorite sous chef because the warmer weather is on its way in — in fact, now’s as good a time as any to use your lean, mean slow cooking machine.

Tonight, we’ve got a menu so satisfying you might even make it twice! Love steak? Love tacos? Us, too! These succulent slow cooked steak tacos look so divine that my mouth is watering just thinking about making them!

Ready to try out the recipe? Head on over to TheNest.com to try out these steak tacos tonight!

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Ladies, is it just me or does it feel like you suddenly have grown a hollow limb? I simply cannot stop feeding my face. At times I wonder, “Do I have a tapeworm inside me or a baby?”

I’ve found that eat the amount of calories to maintain my weight if not 200-300 calories more a day. This is actually recommended by doctors for new mommies. And even though you’re not technically eating for two, you’re fueling your body to keep up with the demands of a growing a baby!

To help banish hanger pains (yes, I said hanger because when I don’t eat often enough I get angry. Hence, hangry!), keep some healthy and convenient snacks on hand. While my pre-preggo self could always be found in the kitchen, I just don’t seem to have the desire to cook at all that requires more than a few minutes of prep.

Feeling the same? Try these easy mini meals to keep on hand for when the hunger pains kick in!

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Getting tired of cooking the same ole’ thing in the kitchen? Us, too. Which is why we’re breaking with tradition and breaking out the grill this weekend!

Though it might be chilly outside, we’ve got our sights firmly set on spring — and this recipe does not disappoint! These lemon chicken kebabs with gremolata are refreshing, tasty, easy to make and even easier to cook! Spice it up a little bit and toss in a few great grilling veggies — squash, zucchini, onions, peppers, mushrooms — to round out the meal! Whip up a salad as a side pairing, to keep the meal light and satisfying (without the guilt), or pop in some oven fries and cook them until they’re crisp with perfection!

Well, what’re you waiting for? Get grillin’! Check out the Lemon Chicken Kebab With Gremolata recipe from TheNest.com.

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