These slow cooked black beans have way more flavor than any canned beans you buy. It is super easy and economical too! A 1 pound bag of dried beans is pretty inexpensive. Once cooked these beans can be put into freezer bags or freezer containers and frozen for future use. We usually eat them all…
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Chili Lime Jicama
Jicama (pronounced – hicama) is a sweet tasting root vegetable. It is a popular vegetable in Mexico and is often sold prepared this way by street vendors. When shopping for jicama look for small to medium sized ones (about 2 pounds) that are firm as they will taste more sweet. When jicama get larger they…
Kale Broccoli Slaw
Kale is very hearty so this salad holds up to the dressing just fine and was as delicious on day two as it was when freshly prepared. The craisins and apple added a nice contrast of sweetness to the kale and the broccoli slaw adds color and even more crunch! This salad takes some work…
Berry Beet Smoothie
Why drink smoothies made with vegetables and fruit? It’s an easy way to get more fruits and vegetables into your daily diet. This drink is filled with vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants yet it tastes delicious. If you don’t find yourself sitting down to a big bowl full of nutrient rich healthy greens on a regular…
Warm Chai Almond Milk
The spices not only taste good but are rich in antioxidants and so good for our health and well being. This hot Chai drink is going to be a regular cold weather beverage at your house! If you want to make your own Cashew Milk I have an easy recipe that doesn’t require any nut…
Hot Apple Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Hot Apple Quinoa Breakfast Bowl 1/2 cup Quinoa (rinse with water if not pre-washed) 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (you may substitute your choice of milk, fat free, soy etc.) 1/2 cup water 1 apple, cored and diced (leave the peel on) 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or to taste, I like a lot of…
Pomegranate Green Smoothie
Oh my goodness this was so refreshing and I love the flavor that the Pom Wonderful added. Now if you have never tried a green smoothie don’t turn your nose up at it. It tastes so much better than you think it will. Pomegranate Green Smoothie 1/2 cup Pom Wonderful Juice 1/2 cup cold water…
Tami’s Easy Red Salsa
You can make it chunky or not. Add salt or not. Add a jalapeno or not. The salsa goes well with Chipotle Nacho Cheese Sauce and Air Fried Chips made oil free. When I make a burrito bowl buffet for company I will make the easy red salsa and the Salsa Verde. Make a day…
Adan’s Grandma’s Salsa
Adan’s Grandma’s Salsa 2 large or 4 small tomatoes 3 Jalapeno peppers 1/2 medium white onion 3 garlic cloves 1/2 bunch cilantro Blanch the tomatoes and the peppers in boiling water long enough that the skins will peel off the tomatoes. I take the seeds out of the peppers but you can decide what is…
Rutabagas
What do rutabagas taste like? Well, they taste a little bit like a potato only sweet with a slightly peppery undertone. It is a cruciferous vegetable often called a yellow turnip and it is high in vitamin C. I love the golden color as it looks buttery to begin with. Peel it and cut it into junks, the smaller…