Cooking Up A Storm

If you're anything like the Uptown Girls, you are constantly plotting out your next meal. When time and money aren't endless, the top priorities for a satisfying meal sometimes get put on the back burner. It's important not to skimp on nutrition - you will just feel hungry 20 minutes later! You probably know that there are several necessary components of a meal, protein being one of the more important ones. We are always trying to come up with new meals to make that will not only be delicious, but healthy as well. Recently, we made vegetarian burritos that came out quite well. First, we heated up soft tortillas in a frying pan and sprinkled some shredded cheese on it until it melted. We cooked brown rice and black beans (from a can, so cheap!), whipped up some quick guacamole (mash up an avocado and add lime juice, salt, and pepper), and threw on some salsa. In just a few minutes, we had a healthy, zesty, wallet-friendly meal. It certainly takes energy and effort to resist popping a frozen dinner in the microwave or picking up the phone to call for delivery - but it ends up being much more expensive and certainly not as healthy. Planning ahead can help you stay on track. Decide what you want to make each night at the beginning of the week so that you can be prepared. We will continue to post fun and interesting meals to cook- and we welcome any suggestions!