Weighing Out

Listen Im not even going to go one a long ass rant about how much this homemade chocolate bark is or was - you know it's gone!! 

I have come to accept that I'm a guy who cooks and who cooks from scratch. Something about pulling out my pots, pans and bowls and coming up with some good food.

Check out this quick salsa recipe:

So many people ask me all the time how am I able to maintain a somewhat healthy eating regimen. First off? Im not the most healthier eater out there BUT I am probably one of the most pickiest.


I prefer fruits and vegetables instead of the canned items. I mean those cans are filled with standing water in them and even though they serve a good purpose there is nothing like a fresh cut apple or some fresh kale sautéed in olive oil and garlic.





GO FRESH!!

Ok so pay attention because this is gonna be quick and to the point. It has been kind of cold these past few days and you know what that means in my household?

A few weeks ago my sweet tooth shifted into overdrive and I found myself obeying the urges. I guess this is what it feels like to have an addiction to something and how it comes up on you at the most unexpected times.

Today was hectic and that is ALWAYS cause for a good home cooked meal in my house. I took the proper exit once I hit the freeway and hit up my local market. I decided on the ever awesome Italian Wedding Soup which is perfect for a cold night in the city and with a slice or *coughs* slices of cheese bread.

I snatched up a very affordable crock pot from Target last weekend and boy I was itching to use it and use it I did. I mean it was super quick and easy and before I knew it?

My instagram followers list is FULL of amazing people who make equally amazing healthy foods and I often find myself staring at the dishes. Oh God how I wish there was such a thing as Smell-O-Vision.

Man on Man, I have been on the go lately but my eating regimen is still in a good place. My desire for more vegetable is still on 100 and I have a good one to share with my friends.  I mean, who doesn't like a good vegetable roasted in a clean oven *Please clean your oven folks*.

Yeah Yeah!! I know that the title is long and somewhat of a run on sentence BUT it is worthy of the run on. It has been under 20 degrees in my city and judging from the chill in the air, it is a perfect time to pull out the pots, pans and bowls.




Check out this amazingly quick and easily recipe for Turkey Chili which is sure to cause you to go back for seconds and thirds.


INGREDIENTS:
Half of a yellow onion chopped and diced
Half of a bell pepper chopped and diced
1 whole jalapeño pepper chopped and diced
1 lb of ground turkey
15 oz. can of black beans
15 oz. can of chili beans
15 oz. can of kidney beans
15 oz. can of salsa verde
Handful of cumin seeds
Salt
Pepper
Olive Oil

INSTRUCTION:
1. Saute Onion, Bell Peppers, Jalapeño and cumin seeds in 2 -3 tablespoons of olive oil.
2. Add ground turkey and cook thoroughly.
3. Add rinsed can of black and kidney beans along with chili beans.
4. Add can of salsa verde and bring to boil.
5. Cook on medium to semi high heat until your desired thickness.
6. Salt and Pepper to taste.


INSTRUCTIONS ON BROWN RICE:
1. Be sure and select 10 minute brown rice along with rainbow quinoa and bring to boil.
2. Lower heat and simmer until ready.