Slow Cooker Shredded Beef

It's too hot for stove use in my un-air conditioned apartment, and I wanted something heartier than a salad, so I went for some shredded beef tacos. I got the original recipe from a Pinterest pin, tweaked it a bit, and then ate way too many tacos for any single human being.

Sweet Potato, Sausage & Spinach Hash

I found a breakfast recipe for a sweet potato, apple and sausage hash but my thought process was "Why would I eat this for breakfast when it would make an awesome dinner?!" and then I stomped around and smashed shit because I am totally boss and have fantastic ideas.

Not really, obviously.

But that's how great I felt planning this for dinner, because I knew it would be delicious.

The Boyfriend doesn't really like onion, sweet potato or spinach - all key factors in this simple dish - but I made it any way because I am (apparently) a huge jerk. And you know what? He was done his first serving before I had managed to plate up. That means success!

This is super similar to the Potato Leek Hash with Pork that I made awhile ago, which is also an excellent recipe for hungry folks.

Baked Eggs with Spinach, Tomato and Parmesan Cheese

I've been on an egg kick. I think it's probably because we have a lot of them, but also because I've been reading about the importance of protein so there's a reasonable excuse for my consumption of eggs. Lately it's been hard boiled eggs, but today I decided to follow through with another Pinterest find and try some oven baked eggs.

Not. Too. Shabby. Actually, this is probably my new go-to rather than omelets. It's the same idea - eggs plus other junk - but I love that you can have a runny yolk with this!

Baked Apples

I went to Body Combat tonight. Not that I could ever be in/win a real fight, but it makes me feel pretty bad ass at the gym. It also leaves me supremely hungry and sore and confident that I am about to croak because why does my body hurt so bad?

Any way, after a weekend of binging and eating junk, I'm having trouble eating like a normal, healthy person again. Plus, my stomach has been hurting since last night due to my poor eating choices all weekend.

So I needed an after combat snack that was light and delicious and healthy but also totally fulfilled my fat girl desires.

Baked apples it is.

These are stupid easy. I used honey and cinnamon on mine, but you can do pretty much anything to them. Butter, brown sugar, white sugar, raisins, nuts, etc.

I'm actually not even going to bother with a jump cut for the "recipe".

BASICALLY

Take an apple, cut it in half and scoop out the core (but leave as intact as possible so you have a hollow to fill with goods). Add the toppings of your choice, pop the apples in an oven safe container and bake at 350F for 20 minutes or until tender.

Crockpot Pork Chops

I started this new thing last week (after spending hours on Pinterest and gaining inspiration) where I plan and prep a ton of food for multiple dinners, freeze what I can and then have it ready to go when I need it.

I don't really know why I started this, because I'm unemployed and home all the time to actually cook fresh meals but SHUDDUP. It seemed like a good idea and an interesting project!

So far it's working out okay. Just okay because I've still had to buy things for lunches, and we've already had at least four nights of venturing away from all these prepared foods...but definitely on the up side of okay because we've had some delicious meals.

Like the pork chops we ate tonight.

There's totally a fork mark in it because I couldn't wait to eat, it smelled that good in my kitchen.

Just a few quick thangs - if you're making these to freeze and eat later, throw everything in a resealable airtight bag and defrost in advance of making. If you don't want to use a crockpot, I'm sure you can bake them or fry them, but make sure they have at least 4 hours to marinate in the sauce and (FYI) you'll also be missing out on the delicious pulled pork-ness of them.

Now I'm wishing I ate two for dinner instead of giving the Boyfriend the extra one...

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

This is one of those recipes that I found months ago and thought, "OMG I MUST MAKE THIS TONIGHT!" and then I didn't...and continued to not do it for ages.

I finally caved tonight because I am in a pizza-devouring mood but I don't feel like spending money ordering out OR racking up my carbs. Not that I count carbs. Just, ya know. IT'S A HEALTHIER OPTION.

Thai Chicken Tacos with Asian Slaw

It was my turn for family dinner last night, and I was originally s-t-u-m-p-e-d on what to make for my friends and the Boyfriend. After some soul searching, stomach growling and internet prowling, I amalgamated a few recipes to come up with this recipe.

I chose to cook them in the crock pot because I am a busy lady with things to do in my spare time (not really) but they can easily be done on the stove top. Just give yourself a bit of time to make sure you can get them to shredding consistency (i.e. cook the chicken through, add the coconut milk, cover and let steam for maybe 30 minutes).

**No photos of assembled tacos, as they were all promptly inhaled.

Also, I'll include a quick update on my g-f status and my HEALTHY! status after the recipe. Just because I'm proud of myself, ya know?