Turkey and Veggie Meatloaf Cupcakes {aka how I get my kids to eat some veggies cupcakes}

Since Valentines is around the corner my kids have been bugging me about making cupcakes.  I don't know if I am ready for the sugar induced coma again (for goodness sake I am still recovering from the holidays!).  As I was planning out dinner and going through the fridge, I realized I had some veggies I seriously needed to cook.  A light bulb went off!  How about putting dinner in cupcake form (and throwing in some hidden veggies),  I love playing motherly pranks on my kids and thought this would be fun to watch.  When they got home from school they noticed the "cupcakes" in the oven and got so excited, until they looked a little closer as I was plating them.  But soon those frowns turned back to smiles once they dug in.  They had so much fun eating them and didn't even notice the good for you ingredients inside.  The beauty of this recipe is that you can use your favorite meatloaf and mashed potato recipe of your choice if you like and it will turn ordinary into awesomeness!  I will definitely be making these again.  Indulge!

Halibut with Zucchini and Toasty Roasted Garlic Mojo

I am a huge fan of Rick Bayless and was so excited when I received two of his cookbooks, “Fiesta at Rick’s” and “Mexican Everyday”.  It is a Saturday ritual at my house to take in an episode of “Mexico, One Plate at a Time”, to get the creative juices flowing on what to serve for dinner that night. I love his passion for making everyday a celebration.  Thank you for inspiring us Rick.