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Spicy Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus

I might have a tiny addiction to hummus. It’s the perfect snack to include in your weekly meal prep and can be used in place of mayo and other sandwich spreads. Need a little extra flavor for your turkey burger? Add some hummus! This spicy sun-dried tomato hummus has enough kick to make your taste buds tingle without being over-whelming. […]

I hate cheat meals

I hate cheat meals. It’s not the meals themselves I take issue with. To the left is a picture of my husband and one of our kids at Pizza Hut where we stuffed our faces at the lunch buffet. It’s the phrase “cheat meals.” After all, what is a cheat if not something or someone dishonest and untrustworthy? When did […]

Delusions of a Stay-at-Home Mom

When I lost my job last year, we made the decision I’d become a stay-at-home mom rather than look for another job. I’d finally have time to run daily. I could workout whenever I wanted. My house would always be clean. It was going to be awesome! If you’ve ever stayed home with kids, you know how foolish I was. There’s […]

Chicken, Onion, Bell Peppers, and Tajín®

I put TajĂ­n® on nearly everything. You really can’t go wrong with the garlic, chile, lime flavor. It goes particularly well with chicken and roasted vegetables like onions and bell peppers. This recipe is one of my trash can recipes. I use whichever vegetables and cut of poultry we have on hand. If it’s soon to be on its way […]

Chocolate Shakeology Pudding

This morning I decided to get creative with my daily shake. Avocados were on sale, so I bought way too many and wanted to use them before they went bad. The end result was a chocolate Shakeology pudding that I attempted to drink from a straw but ended up eating with a spoon. It was filling, not too rich, and […]

Just Eat Real Food

If you’ve looked into getting healthy, I’m sure you’ve had one (or fifty) people tell you to just eat real food. Need extra energy? Just eat real food. Having a difficult time saying no to junk food? Just eat real food. Lost a limb in a battle with a giant squid? Just eat real food! Every time I hear it, […]