Recipes

The nephews are gone and now it’s time for auntie to detox. After a few days of consuming irregular foods [I ate a lot of junk w/my nephews because it was super fun to act like a teenager], I need a CLEAN diet. My go-to detox meal? Chimichurri...

Belly Fat-Busting Chocolate Brownie [In-A-Mug! 🎉] This brownie may not “bust apart your belly fat.” But, because of the coconut oil, it may not add ANY belly fat and that’s good enough for me! INGREDIENTS: ⦿ 1 tbsp coconut oil ⦿ 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut milk [if using canned,...

My favorite day of the year is Christmas, then Easter and my birthday… and THEN comes National Hamburger Day [belated, but we’re still allowed to celebrate]… YES! 🎉 I grew up in Northern Cali. There was a little burger franchise in SoCal I used to hear...

I promise you this is your SAUCE FOR THE SUMMER! This Argentinean Chimichurri can be drizzled on steaks, chicken, tacos, grilled veggies and avocado toast [and so much more!]. When I make it, I usually double or triple the recipe as it makes everything I cook taste...

Confession… I’ve never made hummus. I know, shocking. It’s so easy to just buy the one at #traderjoes. But, since I needed an “at home” version during #quarantine, I tried this recipe from @nytcooking. I modified it a bit since I wanted to use my blender instead of a...

Here’s a sneak peek of what I’m making this weekend at @q13fox… My “Carb-Killing" 10-Minute Lunch! Why does it kill carbohydrate cravings? 'Cuz it is full of protein, fat & fiber [the trifecta of a full tummy]! During #quarantinelife, many of us are turning to carbs & alcohol...

In the last few weeks, I’ve let carbs be my “default food.” After all, they are sooo easy… all you have to do is open a bag! 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’ve decided to make a few changes. I have to cut the carbs. ✂  Lettuce wraps to the rescue....

It’s officially salad season, my friends! 🥗 The only problem… You have to run to the store every few days for lettuce, since it usually only lasts for about a week [even when you take great care of it]. Since lettuce can be a bit fragile, I...