Stuff I cook.......

HOT MESS LAVA CAKE

(Yes, you can it eat it it won't blow your diet - I promise!)

1 box of angel food cake mix
2 boxes of chocolate cake mix

In a large bowl mix all the cake mixes together and put contents into a covered container so you can store it safely.

In a coffee mug scoop three tablespoons of the mix and add two tablespoons of water mix thoroughly it will look like a hot mess- just go with it. Then place the hot mess mixture into the microwave for 45 seconds. When it take it out you've got a single serving of hot mess lava cake and it's awesome. No eggs, no oil! It's amazing for diet food trust me!

If you don't like chocolate you could also use lemon cake mix or even spice cake mix the options are really limitless ...I'm just a traditional bitch that likes chocolate! Enjoy!

CRASH POTATOES

Start a large pot of boiling water.  Place 6 to 8 russet potatoes in boiling water. Boil until fork tender (this takes about 20 to 25 minutes) I can suggest making your hubby baby sit the pot or one of your older kids if that is an option because in this time you can safely go run on your treadmill to kill some time! When the potatoes are fork tender grease a cooking sheet with about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Preheat your oven to 475 degrees. Place fork tender potatoes on cookie sheet and using a potato masher squash the potatoes until there flat. Now season them.....get creative...garlic, thyme, cumin, or just good ole salt and pepper. Drizzle the tops with olive oil and put them in the oven for 30 minutes ( your sweaty from your workout - go shower)! When you come back the smoothed potatoes will be delightfully tender and crispy. I make a quick garden salad and I call it meal. Great for meatless Monday!  I haven't tried this with sweet potatoes but I'm going to because I think that would be delish!

WHITE BEAN SOUP 

Dried White Beans 

2 Cans of Diced Tomatoes 

2 Cups of Chopped Celery 

2 Cups of Carrots 

2 Cups of Chopped Yellow or White Onions 

2 Minced Cloves of Garlic 

Parmesan Cheese

Olive Oil 

Salt and Pepper 

In your crockpot the night before soak the beans according to package instructions. In the morning turn your crockpot on low put the lid on and go to work. The beans are going to get really soft and that is what your looking for is for the beans to fall apart when you get home. Once the beans are at that stage you can get a large pot and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the carrots, the celery, and the onions. Cook until the onions and celery are translucent. Add the garlic cook for a minute more. Add the two cans of diced tomatoes and the beans. Using a potato masher bust the beans up it will make the soup creamy - trust me!  Bring all the contents to a boil then bring it down  to a simmer for 20 minutes (watch it closely it will burn) or until the carrots are cooked. Salt and pepper the soup before serving. Serve with a salad and top the soup with parmesan cheese.