I can’t believe that it has been MONTHS since I last blogged. Actually I CAN believe it as the past 3 months of this little home cook’s life have been quite hectic to say the least. It’s not that I haven’t been cooking; it is that I haven’t been cooking anything that I considered “blog worthy”. I mentioned this to one of my girlfriends and she reminded me that maybe I should write about such meals anyway. People can relate to hectic schedules and it might inspire someone even though it may not be a 5-star creative meal. People sometimes just need fast, healthy and EASY!!! So here are some of my not so creative staples that have gotten me through the past few months. I am going to commit to cooking something new each week so that I can keep up with my blog (If there is anyone still reading it out there. Hellloooooo???? 
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- Grilled Mahi Mahi (on my George Foreman of course) marinated in store bought Tequila & Line marinade served with steamed broccoli and brown rice or quinoa (I probably eat this meal at least 2 times a week!)
- Erin’s Zaba Bowl. There is a chain here in Vegas called Zaba’s (similar to Chipotle) where you can get a bowl of brown rice, black beans and veggies (you can also get meat but I usually go sans meat). It is so easy and filling. My Zaba bowl is cooked brown rice, black beans, sauteed onions and red bell peppers, lettuce, chopped avocado, pico de gallo and nonfat plain Greek yogurt (instead of sour cream). All topped with many dashes of Tapatio! SPICY!
- Baked Tofu (sliced into strips) with steamed green peas & broccoli tossed with whole wheat pasta noodles and store bought Thai Peanut Salad dressing (I like the Fresh n’ Easy brand).
- Grilled Chicken (on my George Foreman once again) that has been marinated in a mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, white wine vinegar, dried herbs, salt n’ pepper. Served with couscous. I like to add chopped sauteed zucchini and red bell pepper to plain n’ simple ol’ couscous.
- Baked Soy Chicken Nuggets served with Light Honey Mustard Salad Dressing and my favorite side salad… Romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, English cucumber, avocado, fat free feta and chopped walnuts tossed in a home made oil n’ vinegar dressing.
- Grilled Turkey Burgers (no bun), topped with mushrooms sauteed in Worcestershire and served with steamed broccoli and mashed sweet potato or sweet potato fries (you can find them already cut up and prepped in the produce section of Trader Joe’s. All you do is toss them lightly in olive oil, salt n’ pepper then bake according to directions).
I know, I know… Not so exciting but hopefully it will at least remind you that even with a hectic schedule, there are still healthy and quick options out there for you. I would love to hear some of YOUR staples if you would like to share!
