my nemesis, dinner.

so here's the thing. dinner and i just don't really get along these days. you may have noticed from previous posts, but it's the last thing i want to do, or put any brain power into after getting home from work. the sad thing is that i actually like to cook. when i have the time (which seems to be rare these days) and can cook with little interruption (which is NEVER), i really enjoy creating a wonderfully delicious meal that i can sit down to with the man and maybe some friends, or other wanted company.

but these circumstances are few and far between lately, and my appetite for cooking (pun totally intended) has, well... diminished a little bit. okay, a lot. it's a little easier on days when i'm home and not rushing in the house at 6:15 and feeding hyde one thing, and then feeding beth something else, and then finding something for hank and i to eat. nevertheless, the energy to do it, just isn't always there. i'm sure most of you moms out there can relate.

well, needless to say, the fam still needs to get fed. and in an effort to fulfill their needs as well as maybe reignite that spark for making a good meal, i still try to cook. (i'm not saying i bust out a great meal every night friends, don't be misled), but i do try. my approach is just totally different now. i am constantly on the lookout for quick (and i mean QUICK), easy meals that aren't waffles or cold cereal - my there-is-just-no-way-i'm-cooking-tonight go to's. in fact, i'm usually looking for a good healthy meal that i can feel good about eating that also fits the fast and easy criteria.

so the other day i stumbled upon this little gem:



huevos rancheros as reinvented by ourbestbites.com (photo courtesy of them as well). 

OMG kids, it was so good, and really pretty easy and fast. like, 25 minutes from start to finish fast which i'm certain i can get down to 18 now that i've done it once and won't have to keep looking at the recipe. very low cal and incredibly flavorful which satisfies both the man and me. here is the link, for anyone interested: www.ourbestbites.com/juevosrancheros     oh, and vegetarian, but still so fulfilling!!!

you would think i'm getting paid for this post, but i assure you i am not. it was just.that.good.

i added chopped cilantro and sliced avocado on the top which added some calories, but it also added just the right amount of extra flavor to balance out the meal and give it that extra mexican feel. also, the salsa you make was about enough for 3 servings (in our case, anyway), so if you're planning to serve more than that, i would recommend doubling the recipe. so good you guys. SO.GOOD.

and for the record, i am always looking, so if you know of any other good recipes that are similarly fast, healthy, and easy to follow, please send them my way. i will owe you forever. ps: my sister is already off the hook - she sent a miniature cookbook's worth of awesome recipes some time ago that i've used a ton. to her, i'm forever indebted.

seriously, so good. must try.