
This is one of my go-to meals in the winter. I freaking love chili! It’s super easy to make and oh so good. I like mine with cornbread, sour cream, corn chips and cheddar cheese.


I will put this on everything…put a heaping spoonful of this on your ordinary hot dog and turn it into a chili dog. Delish!!I like a good bean to meat ratio, I need to see my beans and my meat. This combination works best for my taste. Bon appetit.

Chili
1 1/2 lb ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
2 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp oregano
2 canned chipotle peppers, chopped
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp sugar
2 beef bouillon
15 oz can chili beans
15 oz can kidney beans, drained
28 oz can diced tomatoes
1 cup water
1 tbsp canola oil
In a large pot over medium fire, heat oil. Add onions and turkey, cook until brown. Add the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and allow to simmer for 1 1/2 hour. Serve by itself or with cornbread.
*Garnish with sour cream, cheddar cheese, chopped scallions or pickled jalapenos.

I had to make a meal in a hurry this morning. I instantly thought of vegetable chowmein. It’s quick meal that’s a favorite of mine. Guyana has a large Chinese population and their dishes are a part of our cuisine. Fried rice, chowmein and char siu pork are take out dishes I enjoyed as a child growing up in Guyana.

I’ve been on a strict diet/exercise routine as of 1 week ago. It’s less of a New Years resolution and more of “I have to lose this baby weight so I can be a sexy mama” diet. So far it’s been going well and I’ve seen results, so I’m pleased.
I’ve been snacking on fresh fruits and granola bites and have been satisfied until yesterday. I had a chocolate attack. I needed my fix. I searched the internet and found a brownie bite recipe. These babies are 104 calories each before the caramel and powdered sugar. I just happened to have a jar of homemade caramel in the fridge so I added a tablespoon on top. How can caramel be bad? I managed to eat just one bite, it took all the will power I had but I succeeded.

