I like cooking.

I really love cooking, making delicious, homemade meals to savor. Although I don't always have the time to make something spectacular, even putting together a simple meal makes me feel better. I think especially because I live alone now, cooking makes me feel like a little homemaker, like I have a real home.

Cooking healthy meals isn't always easy either. I love fried chicken, mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, so sometimes it's hard to choose a healthy meal over one full of flavor (and usually fat). I've come to a place where I try to make at least a few healthy substitutions in every new recipe or to lighten up some of my old favorites. At the very least, I'm learning to eat high-cal foods in moderation.

That being said, I'd like to share some of my recipes with you single girls out there. I swear, it's all easier than you think! And while it's not all low fat, a lot of it is, or could be with a few simple swaps.

I forgot to take a picture of tonight's dinner, but I swear I will in the future!

Low-Fat Turkey Meatloaf

(I know not everyone likes meatloaf, but it's one of those weird homey things that I actually really like. Also, this recipe isn't revolutionary, but even this seemed daunting to me when I first started cooking)

1 lb. lean ground turkey

1/2 c. warm water

1 thick slice whole wheat bread, cut in 1 inch cubes

1/2 c. roughly chopped onion

3/4 c. ketchup, divided

1/4 c. mustard

2 egg whites (or 3/4 c. liquid egg whites)

1 tsp. black pepper

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Also, a good loaf pan is not to be under-estimated! I have a silicone pan from Silicone Solutions, and it's so great because absolutely nothing can stick to it no matter how much you burn something! If you don't have a loaf pan, you can also make mini loaves in a muffin pan.

Pre-heat your oven to 375.

In a large bowl, soak bread cubes in warm water for 10 minutes.

While it soaks, chop your onion. I like it in pretty big pieces, but a smaller chop is fine, too, if you prefer.

Mix ground turkey, egg whites, 1/2 c. ketchup, mustard and spices into the bread mixture. Mix very thoroughly. You can add extra cayenne if you like it spicy, or a dash of hot sauce or Worcestershire sauce, to your liking. I like it with just cayenne.

Pack mixture into your loaf pan, or divide into individual muffin pans. Spread 1/4 c. ketchup on top of mixture.

Bake for 1 hour at 375, slice, and enjoy.