I have more hideous photos for you–but it’s more delicious food!

This first photo is of this salad, with once major substitution. I swear I had a can of black beans when I purchased everything else for this recipe, but when I got down to making it I couldn’t find it! So instead in went a can of chick peas. The flavor ended up a little different, but it was just as delicious. This batch made 6 servings each around 200 calories.

This next recipe also got a slight revamp considering it was POURING last night. These boneless pork chops are supposed to be grilled, but instead I poured 1/2 Tbsp of oil in my cast iron skillet, seared the chops, and then finished them in the oven. Then chops are then covered in a citrus vinaigrette with lots of cilantro. Yum! Oh also I brined the chops before cooking. Not part of the recipe but it helps keep the chops from drying out.

I also ran 3 miles yesterday as part of my training! As much as I struggled in my last run, (and I did–don’t remember if I wrote about it) yesterday’s run was great. I felt strong.

Today is a happy hour that I need to navigate. I’m thinking one glass of wine, switch to club soda with lime and then home early-ish and get some walking in. Wish me luck!