Huevos Diablos

I love trying new things and having them come out deliciously awesome.  I needed a new variation on eggs to mix things up a bit, so I decided to try deviling them.  These deviled eggs here were made with a pretty basic recipe - mayo, honey-mustard (for a slightly sweeter rather than spicy taste), salt, pepper, a little pickle relish, and paprika.  Not only did they come out great, but since I made 12, they lasted for 2 meals (and were unbelievably filling)!  Next time, instead of using all mayo, I'm going to add in ranch dressing for a ranch-twist, and maybe some smoked salmon (which I used as a side this time around).  And by using low-fat mayo, I brought the 93 calories per 2 halves down to about 75.  Bam.

Light Summer Yummies!

I had a similar salad at a quaint little spot in Brooklyn Heights and was inspired to copy/create my own at-home version of this delicious salad.  While it isn't exactly the same, it's close!  This is a perfect light yet filling meal for a hot summer day (and is great for cutting calories).  I used a mix of baby lettuces, cut up some fresh watermelon and organic peaches, fresh mozzarella, sprinkled with a handful of almonds.  I topped it off with a light balsamic and enjoyed.  The whole thing runs between 350-450 calories (depending on the dressing).  I am a huge fan of mixing fruits into salads, and by throwing in the mozzarella for protein, I was surprisingly full for hours without feeling that awful heavy stomach feeling.  New obsession - check.