italy meets mexico...

i am all about quick and easy cooking.  even more so, i'm all about quick and easy cooking that tastes good and doesn't send me into a carb coma...  unfortunately for my waistline, pizza happens to be my absolute most favorite food in the world, but it's also something i try not to eat too often {which proves problematic with hungry howie's always shoving their propaganda into my newspaper}.  nevertheless, i rescued myself from these weekly cravings with the help of my best friend, low-carb tortillas.

now, this recipe is much faster and simpler than the fan favorite cauliflower crust pizza, but it still gets the job done.  i started making these when i was short on time, and we probably eat them weekly in our house...

recipe necessities {yields: 4 slices}
2 Mission low-carb tortillas, soft taco size
shredded mozzarella cheese
salami, 5 slices
pepperoni, 5 slices
ranch dressing
jalapenos, diced
preferred spices {i used italian seasoning, garlic salt and oregano}

there really is no rhyme or reason with how to layer these, and you can add anything you want to the quesadilla itself {olives, pizza sauce, veggies, etc}. i would recommend "blotting" the meats before putting them in the quesadilla to help reduce the greasiness, because the tortillas will absorb a lot of it...

layer one: cheese, jalapenos, spices

layer two: salami, cheese

layer three: pepperoni, cheese

layer four: ranch, more seasoning

top it with another tortilla, then bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes at 350 degrees!  let it cool, then cut and serve!  seriously, it's so amazing...  and under 15 carbs for the whole thing!

house tour, part deux

i can honestly say one of the main reasons i bought my home was because of the kitchen.  i loved the tile and countertops, and the built-in wine rack didn't hurt!  i chose a lovely smokey blue as an accent wall, and it is my favorite room in the entire house...  add some new black appliances, and voila, instant awesomeness!

the third one is a little dark, but as you can tell despite my {point and shoot} camera lighting, it's bare bones {and please note the ugly fixture}. no offense, but i need a well-lit dining space to enjoy my gourmet pizza quesadillas...  yeah, i'm that classy.

drew loathes the existence of this gathering table, but i myself thought it to be quite a steal and uber cute for this space.  needless to say i am glad that atrocious remote-control fan light thingy from the "before" picture found its way to the curb...

here it is again... had to get the print in there! can i just say how happy home goods makes me? i swear you can furnish an entire house in that store... 

summer closet...

i have been itching to branch out with my wardrobe, and i am super stoked for some of the styles that are currently trending out there... this craving has been especially difficult since cleaning out my closet, but unfortunately my overly expensive taste and limited funds {thank you, car and home-ownership} have not afforded me much splurging.  but it's fun to play online, and i have multiple shopping bags full of desired items that i thought i would share...

courtesy of abercrombie & fitch

first off, love, love, LOVE the colored jeans trend.  i so want this particular pair from a&f, but not sure if my short stature and overly pale complexion can handle the boldness...

both courtesy of abercrombie & fitch

i'm also obsessed with easy fit tops and a fitted short, specifically in stripe formatting...

courtesy of abercrombie & fitch

catching on yet? abercrombie clothes fit me pretty dang well, so they are my first go-to when it comes to shopping somewhere other than target!  dying to get a polo, and am loving the cuffed denim... i seriously cannot own enough pairs of cuffed shorts...

courtesy of pinterest

if i play my cards right, i may soon be the proud owner of an over-sized boyfriend watch which i have been eyeing for over a month now, and cannot wait to pair it with my bracelet collection!  fossil has some lovelies out right now...

courtesy of pinterest

funky, colored heels/flats/wedges that go with nothing in my closet, but i have to own anyway.  

it's so fun to dream lol...