I was recently introduced to a fantastic new food company called Luko Foods. I know the owner, Heidi, through a good friend of mine but had no idea she made some of the most incredible salsa on the planet! She is of Mexican decent so she’s been around her fair share of tasty salsas growing up. Her business partner-in-crime Nikki, also brings something to the table with her decadent jams. Seriously, these jams will knock your socks...

Now that the holiday’s are over and I’ve put on my “winter-coat,” (a term I use for the extra 5 lbs I always put on this time of year) it’s time for me to clean up my diet a little and get back on track. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t deprive myself, but I start incorporating extra-healthy meals so I can be bikini ready by May. I’ve been SO into kale lately, to the point where I’m actually...

Even though we’re already in the new year, I had to share one of my favorite Christmas Eve traditions. Every year when there’s a chill in the air, I instantly start craving the turkey chili I grew up on. Now, I’m not saying this is the best chili in the world, I’m not even saying it’s that good for you- I mean the spices come in a box you can get at most grocery stores. I’m just saying it’s the one I...

Who doesn’t love a grilled cheese with tomato soup on a chilly day? It brings us back to our childhood and warms the soul. Well, I wanted to add some protein and pizzazz to my grilled cheese but still make it healthy, so I started cookin’ and it was DELICIOUS!! All you need is: 2 slices of whole grain bread (on 1 side of each slice, spread a light layer of olive oil over entire piece) 1 slice yogurt jalapeno cheese from Trader...

Who doesn’t love chocolate & nuts? It’s one of my favorite combo’s so I make this pie every year for Thanksgiving for 3 reasons. The name (hello, I am from Tarheel country), it’s beyond easy & it melts in your mouth! I don’t have a big sweet tooth, but this pie takes the cake. All you need is:  1 C. choc chips (you can also use dark choc. chips for a healthier alternative, but lets face it…this...

One morning I was craving eggs, of course, but was out of some of my Eggstastic Breakfast Sandwich ingredients. So I looked in my fridge and saw leftover black beans, stale corn tortillas, feta, eggs and salsa. I hate wasting food, so I decided I was in the mood for a Mexican breakfast and went to town. Try my version of Chilaquiles: 2 eggs 1 corn tortillas torn into small pieces (it’s okay if they’re stale) 1/4-1/2 C. of canned...