Shrimp Tacos

 This is definitely my go to taco meal. Yes, I love it with ground beef, ground turkey and even chicken, but it is no where near as light and filling than with shrimp. I can eat two small tacos and feel completely satisfied and know I didn't go insane on my calorie count, especially when I'm craving something Mexican.

What you need:

• 1 pound of shrimp (spices - some kind of cajun or red pepper - I don't use taco seasoning because it makes it to heavy, in my opinion)
• brown rice
• 1 can sweet corn
• cheese
• small tortilla shells (or hard taco shells)
• salsa
• light sour cream
• siracha

I make two that look just like this and I am an extremely happy camper. You can also add lettuce and really anything that your hearts desire. 

Also, what is great about this meal, you can use the leftovers tomorrow at lunch with lettuce wraps. It's absolutely perfect and one of my favorite dinners. It also keeps my man happy, he loves Mexican food.

Simple Eats // #1

This meal was extremely simple, especially when I make something different for myself than what the guys eat. Did I mention that it really tests my self control at times? That's been my biggest challenge when dieting, really. Is knowing when to say no to certain things that I really want. Like pizza or ice cream. Ugh.

Anyways, I cook a single serving of 10 minute brown rice, a serving of peas, feta cheese and mozzarella cheese. I absolutely love it. It serves as a good lunch or dinner. If you want, you can add meat of course. I try refraining from that.

What are some simple recipes you love?

Tea Lover // Keruig

Let's talk about the best creation on earth: a keurig or any single serve appliance for that matter. When you drink as much tea as i do but it's only you drinking it; or if you are making hot cocoa, tea and coffee its really nice. I also had a coffee pot at one point, but it always was wasted, sadly. So, I recommend buying one of these (or one relatively like it) to start using. It's super convenient. It's probably my favorite "kitchen" appliance. I kind of want one for my studio, save me the time walking down stairs (; Anyways, it's fantastic. 

The coffee is for friends and family that come visit, I'm not a huge coffee drinker unless its a latte or a fru-fru drink.

 Two teabags, because I like it extra strong. Yum.

Mika loves to photo bomb often, I keep trying to get her to move, but she is begging because she thinks I have food (: Love her.

Healthy Salad

I've been trying to find ways to make way healthier meals, especially salads. I've decided to put way more protein on my salads because they fill you up better than fillers, like dried fruit, nuts, dried noodles and other things.

In this salad is baby spinach, cold cut turkey, cooked egg whites, cheese, sun dried tomatoes and olives (not in this picture). Keep it light and full of protein and you'll feel full and nourished. 

Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients:

Hot Sauce - to desire (completely optional)

2 tsp. Chili Powder

1 clove ofGarlic

2 tsp. Garlic Salt

2 tsp. Cumin

2 tsp. Salt

2 tsp. Pepper

2 Cans Black Beans- Drained and Rinsed

2 Cans Navy Beans- Drained and Rinsed

2 Cans Pinto Beans- Drained and Rinsed

2 Cans Red Beans- Drained and Rinsed

2 Cans Light Red Beans - Drained and Rinsed

3 Cans Diced Tomatos

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 2 hours on High

Instructions:

Take the drained beans and the cans of diced tomato and put them in the crock pot on low temperature (my crockpot only has four settings: off, low, hot and warm). Stir it together until its completely mixed. Ad 2 tsp of chili powder, garlic salt, cumin, salt and pepper and 1 clove of garlic. I like things spicy, so I added 6 dashes of my hottest hot sauce (it made it super spicy). Stir all together and let sit on High temperature. Over time, season to your preferred taste ( I added a lot of seasonings afterwards).

Chili!

It tasted absolutely delish! It was spicey, but tasty! Enjoy! xoxo Brittany

Turkey Alfredo and Pasta

I actually cooked dinner for the first time since Christmas, so it is also the first time for the New Year. It wasn't hard, and I used what we had at home and made us all food. 

Basically, our house always has someone over. And currently my other half's brother lives with us; and our friend always comes over and stays for about a week at a time.

I used 3 different types of pasta: linguini, bow-tie and shells

4 cans of ragu Alfredo sauce (I bought what was buy one get one free at Publix) 

1.5 pounds of turkey meat

Oregano and Garlic Salt

 I couldn't fit it all in the pot I had, so I ended up using the one I cooked the meat in.

It was super simple to make and tasted really good. At least, I think it was by the empty pots and pans and plates. It's the perfect 30 min meal. And you can obviously make it healthy by adding turkey meat, wheat pasta and even a healthier sauce. 

Spinach Risotto

I love this dish, but i can't eat very much of it. Actually, my brother in law came up with the idea to eat it with tortilla chips, which Im going to try tomorrow with the leftovers.

Spinach Risotto:
Ingredients-
1. Cooking spray
2. One pund large shrimp, peeled and deveined. (Not pictured)
3. 1 T. Olive Oil (not pictured)
4. 2 garlic cloves minced
5. 1 cup uncooked Arborio or other medium grained rice (not pictured)
6. 3/4 cup dry white wine (i used white cooking wine)
7. 4 cups chicken broth
8. 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
9. 10oz of spinach
10. 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese

Preparing it:
1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add shrimp to pan; sauté 4 minutes or until done. Remove shrimp from pan and keep it warm!
2. Heat oil in pan. Add garlic and cook for a minute. Add rice, cook for 1 min, stirring constantly. Stir in the wine, cook until liquid is almost completely absorbed, stir constantly.
3. 1/2 cup at a time, add broth...only when its almost completely absorbed (about 25 min). With the last 1/2 cup of broth add cilantro, spinach, cheese, and shrimp, stirring to combine.
Serve immediately.

It was really good. It was my brother in laws first time to eat it and he actually liked it. Also, i ran again today. And it was my friday at work, so now i have a three day weekend, which means working on my house and cooking more food. Ill be doing a home tour soon (: have a great weekend!

Munchin'

I get so ridiculously hungry at night. So, ive filled my fridge with healthy stuff. Of course there is some healthy stuff for the guys because they're guys and thats that. Anyways, i try. Ive been changing my lifestyle to be healthy. And Ive ended up getting an obsession with cheese, which is what I have been replacing junk food with. I just try different cheeses, i love cheese. The picture is of smoked goudam chesse. So stinking yum. I ad meat with it to balance myself, obviously. And, i run. Often. Actually im doing a 5k this weekend. Hope your having a fantastic day!