Getting my mojo..

I read somewhere that the average family alternates 6-8 unique meals a month and about 3-4 a week. *shatter* I can't believe how much pressure I put on myself to come up with all these different meals every week....though to be honest, pressure often resulted in fend-for-yourself night !! Or tons of groceries but no time to cook all those meals thus rotten food. : D Boo!

But talk about a shift in thinking! Why do we push ourselves so hard? Whats so wrong with mediocrity every now and then and in certain aspects of our lives? Mediocrity can lead to happiness? Maybe? :D

How about I come up with 8 most nutrient dense, filling, tasty, lasting meals that are also EASY to whip up. Finally, I can have staples in my pantry and not have to run out each time for special ingredients. So far, I have breakfast down, very easy, a green juice as is or with protein mixed in or a banana protein smoothy.

The southwest chicken salad (already posted) serve as great lunch or dinner options.

Today, I tried a recipe on the back of a Quaker box for barley with a little twist (ground turkey instead of chicken breasts) and was pleasantly surprised.. Yum! Check! Check! And check X 3! Oh and that's Stonyfield plain yogurt which is my healthier spoof on sour cream. :)