A big pot of supremely well-seasoned spicy black beans is a game changer. Not only are they delish all by their onesies, but they will easily become the foundation of any number of quick dinners – chili, soup, burritos and/or Mexi scrambled eggs. Note that this recipe does require an overnight soak on your beans…so
As the weather cools down, don’t you start craving comfort food? You know…the kind of food that fills you up, sticks to your bones & is all warm, toasty & melty??!! I know I sure do! And these yummy Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas totally fit the bill. Oh…they have an added bonus too –
Burgers go with Summer like peanut butter & jelly, green eggs & ham, fish & chips, Scooby-Doo & Shaggy…but I digress…! If you’re a bit bored of beef burgers, then you’ll definitely want to try this recipe. But don’t be put off by the “turkey” part. While many turkey burger recipes can be dry &
I love Mexican-inspired foods. The spices, the fruit additions, the chiles…oh my! Combine them all together & you get dishes with unique & intriguing flavors. Chiles en Nogada (chiles in walnut sauce) is widely considered to be Mexico’s national dish. It is prepared every September – El Mes de la Patria (The Month of Our
If you’re looking for a seriously…and I mean, seriously…tasty dinner option, look no further! This recipe is AWESOME! Not to mention easy to make & easy to clean up (it’s all made in 1 sheet pan). Now it’s definitely not low-fat. In fact, it takes full advantage of all the deliciousness found in the skin
Spaghetti & meatballs – one of the most FUN foods on the planet! I mean… who doesn’t love this dish?! Well…maybe the keto people won’t love the pasta & the vegetarian/vegan people won’t love the meatballs, but the rest of us are definitely on board. Yes, this dish is a bit of work to make.
Often called the “fish for people who don’t like fish”, halibut is a super go-to for a nutrient-dense, mild-tasting protein source. Although it can be a bit pricey, I do love me a good halibut fillet…especially oven-baked in a foil packet with butter & rosemary! Delish! Ingredients 1 lb halibut fillet Salt & Pepper 3-5
Shrimp are simply the best! They are quick to thaw, easy to cook, full of protein & delish no matter which way you decide to prepare them. Here’s a great weeknight go-to meal that uses a risotto-style cooking method to create creamy orzo & shrimp full of Mediterranean flavors. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 T lemon zest,
With the return of warmer weather, I start to think about outdoor eating. For me, hamburgers are one of the perfect dine-outside foods – casual, easy clean-up, tasty & endless possibilities! If you’re looking for good vegetarian burger options…look no further. While many black bean burgers recipes I’ve tried are either too crumbly or too
There is NOTHING like fresh pasta. The texture of I-just-channeled-my-Italian-grandmother-to-make-these-noodles is so different – chewy, soft, supple. And while it does take a bit of work (and some specialty equipment – a food processor & a manual pasta machine), when you bite into your handmade pasta, you won’t want anything else! Take the time –