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I can teach you virtually to make delicious chef-approved meals for yourself, eating nutrient-dense food. Book a virtual cooking class or consult.

Photos from Eating Empowered with Mercedes's post 04/02/2026

March 🌷🌷

Happy my oldest was home Spring Break. Back in May.

Finding moments of joy at least once a day.

What brought you joy in March?

Photos from Eating Empowered with Mercedes's post 03/25/2026

Join me April 17!

She Knows Her Stuff series, a great opportunity to share my approach to meal prepping and planning.

Let’s get you creating joyful moments in your kitchen!

Enjoy what’s on your plate!

Spring is a great time to add some seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Share what you are currently enjoying in the comments.

I’ll start , 🄭 mangos. Nothing like a ripe mango.

03/16/2026

Where are my artists?

What is inspiring you this week?

Spring is inspiring me lately. 🌷🌷

03/10/2026

I just had to let you know that you can cook your meals at home šŸ’›

Like, actually cook them. Consistently. Without losing your mind.

I know you’re probably thinking one of these things:

ā€œBut I don’t have timeā€
ā€œBut I’m tired when I get ā€œ
ā€œBut I don’t know what to makeā€
ā€œBut I’ve tried and it never sticksā€
ā€œBut I’m just not a ā€˜cooking personā€™ā€

Listen, hermana. I get it.

I’m a professional chef and there was a time I stood in my own kitchen at 7 pm eating cereal from the box because I was too overwhelmed to figure out dinner.

The irony was REAL.

But here’s what I learned: You don’t need more time. You don’t need to become a ā€œcooking person.ā€ You don’t need complicated recipes or fancy ingredients.

You need 3 solid meal patterns you can make without thinking.

That’s it. That’s the secret.

When you have 3 go-to meals memorized - meals that work with what you already buy, that take 20 minutes max, that your family actually likes - everything changes.

No more decision fatigue. No more 6pm panic. No more guilt about takeout.

Just confidence.

This is what we build in Kitchen Confidence Kickstart.

Your 3 meals. Your shopping list. Your system.

75 minutes together and you’re set.

Ready to stop ordering out and start trusting yourself?

Link in bio or comment READY šŸ’›

What’s stopping you from cooking at home right now? Tell me in the comments šŸ‘‡

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03/07/2026

Spring Preview.

Love adding fruit to decorate.

What’s your favorite fruit to decorate with?

Always make it pretty 🤩

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Photos from Eating Empowered with Mercedes's post 03/04/2026

Mason Jar Lunch Idea: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Ingredients (for one jar):

2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
¼ cup diced cucumber
¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp chopped red onion
2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
1 tbsp sliced black olives
A handful of baby spinach or mixed greens

Assembly (bottom to top):

Dressing first: Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bottom of the jar.
Hearty ingredients: Add chickpeas next so they soak up the flavor.
Crunchy veggies: Layer cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
Toppings: Add feta and olives.
Greens last: Finish with spinach or mixed greens on top to keep them fresh.

To serve: Shake the jar to mix or pour into a bowl when ready to eat.

This salad stays fresh for up to 3 days in the fridge and makes a colorful, protein-packed lunch.

What’s your go to lunch? Share in the comments.

If you need support in ways to create go to recipes for the week, I’m here to help. Comment READY and I’ll share my latest offer to help you build confidence and joy in the kitchen.

03/02/2026

Love this tend..

We all love those moments where we can just be present.

Where do you find these moments?

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