Fire Roasted Black Bean Burritos with Guacamole

These burritos are the ultimate satisfying cold-weather comfort food. Fire roasted tomatoes blend with hearty black beans and spices, packed in with basmati rice, and finished with fresh cilantro in this classic yet genius combo. Plus, these bad boys are actually good for you. It’s burrito heaven. The best part about as is that they’re…

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Baked Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans & Lime Crema

I’ve been on a bit of a sweet potato kick lately. Let me tell you, this recipe is right up my alley when it comes to warm, hearty, comfort food. That’s right, some of my absolute favorite ingredients like black beans, red bell pepper, cilantro, and sweet potato all in the same place, all packed…

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Smoky Sweet Potato & Quinoa Tacos

I have a deep affection for Mexican food, especially tacos and this version is ridiculously yummy. Prepare yourself. Black beans mingle with quinoa, sweet potatoes, garlic and spices in this tasty filling. Then comes the festive summer toppings! These tacos are studded with sweet corn, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro and seasoned to perfection with fresh lime…

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Pesto – my favorite recipe

Oh, how I am enjoying summer. It just tastes SO GOOD. Now. Say hello to my new favorite pesto. I’m loving this to the point of eating it by the spoonful and dipping any (and every) vegetable into it. This pesto has little bits of crunchy pistachios, bright and flavorful notes of basil, creamy avocado,…

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White Bean, Tomato & Kale Quesadillas

Like most people, I love a good quesadilla. Yet as much as I love quesadillas, all that cheese doesn’t make me feel so great. I can’t handle the subsequent belly bloat and waking up the next day looking puffier than Joan Rivers. I just can’t. So I apologize that there is nothing “queso” about these…

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Fig + Olive Tapenade (it’s amazing)

anyone who knows me knows that I love to entertain. If we’re friends, you’re invited to my house. Sometimes my get togethers are planned and other times they are completely impromptu. Either way, a quick appetizer is always a necessity. simple is king. Here’s the thing that sets this appetizer apart: in addition to all…

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Smoky Sweet Potato + Black Bean Chili

Enough already, Old Man Winter! A forecast that calls for a high of 20 degrees plus 14″of snow is a call to arms. Only the heartiest, most rib-sticking dishes need enlist for the task. And there’s just something about chili — it’s so versatile and satisfying. Ground beef, you’re not invited to this party. But…

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Pesto Pizza (vegan)

Can you say crowd pleaser? Combining two of my favorite meals (pizza + salad) into one fabulous dish just delights me. I must admit, I had never really considered putting salad on pizza. That is, until I had a bunch of arugula laying around (along with some butternut squash). I tried it on a whim…

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Mediterranean Pasta

Meatless yes. Tasteless never. This was a dinner I whipped up after a very long (and grotesquely cold) day last week. It was a very quick, spontaneous recipe that ended up, thank goodness, being quite tasty. Steamy pasta topped with a rich garlic fire roasted tomato sauce and loads of veggies. I sigh with happiness.…

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A Thanksgiving Menu (swoon worthy recipes)

Kale Butternut Squash Salad

Are you gearing up for Thanksgiving, yet?  I absolutely LOVE a holiday that revolves around gratitude, friends & family and of course, delicious food! I always have so much fun creating menu plans (seriously, I can’t get enough) so I have been planning & dreaming of my menu for weeks now! Below are the recipes…

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