Yesterday was cold again and my little girl and I decided to spend the day inside baking up some tasty treats. I made a quick batch of cookies that I was less than impressed with. Needless to say sweet tooth was still not satiated.
Chocolate to the rescue.
These brownies are light, fluffy, chocolatey and cake-like. I ate way more of them than I should have but with less than 150 calories per serving... why not?...
Read MoreI'll admit, I wasn't quite ready for spring yet this year. I've had a case of the springtime-blues. I'll take all the cool weather I can get here in Texas, but I can already feel the daunting heat of summer rearing it's ugly head. We've already hit the 90's, ugh!
I paired this is a lovely spring inspired lemon poppyseed vinaigrette with a spinach salad that's clearly gearing up for summer! Eating this for lunch has really given me a kick in the right direction to stave off those springtime-blues...
Read MoreIt's pretty rare that I eat fast food. Really. Three times a year, maybe.
Generally, when I find myself craving the bad stuff... the root of such evil is Taco Bell. One of my favorite bad habits is the infamous 'Mexican Pizza', with a whopping 540 calories. Which... if you think about it... that's not too bad for a bite of fast food. There is definitely worse out there. But, that bad boy is full of mystery and controversy.
I think I'll make it myself, at home, for half the calories and with ingredients that I have control over...
Read MoreThis recipe for a basic red enchilada sauce is super easy and tastes great!
I left this sauce with a little bit of heat, but not enough to burn my toddlers tastebuds off. If you don't have sensitive little mouths in your house, you can always get more of a kick by adding in more chili powder or cayenne!...
Read MoreI kicked the can a few years ago, and you should too!
Making beans in a slow cooker is easy, basically hands free, and so much more healthy than the ones you get in a can. Better yet, beans you make yourself are about half the price; saving your wallet a bundle as well!...
Read MoreJalapeño poppers are a weak point for me. It's hard for me to believe that there was once a point in my life where I wouldn't eat a jalapeño if my very life had depended upon it.
Clearly things have changed...
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