Ranch anything is a hot commodity in Texas.
I know, I know... those silly little packets at the store are so tempting. But, really all your buying are spices that you most likely already have at home + preservatives and fillers. Yum, right?
Read MoreSometimes a girl just wants a nice juicy steak an a big glass of red wine to wash it down.
Me? I was raised properly.
I grew up in a house where steak sauce didn't exist and anything cooked above medium was nothing less than a sin.
A great steak, cooked properly, needs no smothering or charring. It should be able to stand on it's own. What are you trying to hide?
Marinade is another story...
Read MoreYesterday 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!...
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