Frijoles charros, or Mexican Cowboy Beans, is the essential side dish for any barbecue or cookout. With pinto beans, bacon, and jalapeno, this traditional ranch style beans recipe cooks slowly to make the most flavorful, authentic frijoles a la charra you ever had in your life.
Cranberry Chorizo Macaroni and Cheese
Creamy, dreamy, cheesy pasta with a little sweet and a little spice. Try this Cranberry Chorizo Macaroni and Cheese for a totally new spin on the old comfort dish favorite. Ohhh heyyy there! Lookie at this dish, right? So I was sent a nice big bag of cranberry lovelies, which I used for my last…
Oven Roasted Broccoli in Dijon Pesto Vinaigrette
The tastiest, roasted broccoli recipe is here. Oven Roasted Broccoli in Dijon Pesto Vinaigrette is SO flavorful and easy to prepare it is literally guaranteed that anyone you serve this recipe to will love it. This is not just broccoli, this is broccoli taken somewhere completely new and extra special.
Hatch Green Chile Mashed Potatoes
Hatch Green Chile Mashed Potatoes. Creamy mashed potatoes loaded with cheese, garlic, and Hatch green chile, then TOPPED with olive, onion, and more Hatch green chile for an awesome tapenade-ish kinda vibe. This is an inspired recipe for an irresistible and easy side dish that will get all the attention. So Hatch green chile was…
Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Shells in Dijon-Chardonnay Sauce (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
Sharing a whole lotta love here in the form of a dairy-free, vegan pasta dinner recipe with a divine sauce the likes of which can only be achieved by cooking with wine. Spinach and artichokes. Mushrooms and onion. Cashew ricotta, a hint of Dijon, and WINE. These Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Shells ingredients come together for…
Chipotle Corn, Poblano, and Potato Gratin
With sweet corn, flavorful oven-roasted poblano peppers, and delicious chipotle flavor, this creamy Chipotle Corn, Poblano, and Potato Gratin will have you so satisfied you will not even miss the dairy. This is my next success at making old favorite recipes anew, using only plant-based ingredients. This vegan dinner post is sponsored. #PlantBasedGoodness #CollectiveBias Sooooo, in…
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
This is the best Broccoli Cheese Casserole I have ever in my life made, or had. Let me repeat, Ever. In my life. So move on over church potluck and family reunion buffet. There’s a new casserole here that will steal all the hearts. Because, literally …oh my gosh this recipe is just the best….
Lemony Orzo and Roasted Corn Salad
Corn, herbs, and dainty little pasta, tossed in a light and simple lemon vinaigrette. With spring happening, this very easy, VERY delicious, lovely Lemony Orzo and Roasted Corn Salad is just what we need. Happy spring! Yesss, it is here. …and know what else is here? MY birthday. My 45th birthday actually. Holy hell, I…
Vegan Poutine
Crispy french fries smothered with two killer sauces, a Dijon Thyme Gravy and Cheddar Beer Sauce …and it is all vegan! Pub food, game food, comfort food, party food, whenever food that we can feel fantastic about. Because we care about ourselves and the planet, but we still want to get our grub on too….
Light and Lemony Quinoa Salad
This Light and Lemony Quinoa Salad is the easiest thing ever. Such a healthy mix of greens, tomato, onion, herb, and protein-rich quinoa in a simple vinaigrette. So delicious with so little effort. Yes, a SALAD! From ME. That like never happens, right? But I am in loooove with this one guys. Fresh, clean, healthy,…
Twice Baked Broccoli and Kale Potatoes with Cashew Avocado Cream {Vegan}
Twice baked potatoes stuffed with a healthy broccoli and kale potato filling and topped with the creamy best Cashew Avocado Cream ever. Dairy-free, vegan, this Twice Baked Broccoli and Kale Potatoes recipe will bring all the comfort of twice baked potatoes that your family won’t even miss what’s not there. Making good on my promise…
Mexican Summer Squash Scampi
Mexican Summer Squash Scampi. Enjoy the last of the season’s zucchini and summer squash bounty with this easy, healthy, vegetarian spin on scampi pasta. So it is triathlon time! And another big one too. This Sunday will be my third triathlon this year at the half ironman distance, and I will be doing the Hutchinson Island Half…
Asparagus Gratin
And this. Creamy. Delicious. Heaven. Three of my favorite ingredients, asparagus, mushrooms, and Dijon mustard. In a dreamy sauce. Next time you make a fancy meal, serve this Asparagus Gratin on the side. So, happy almost Easter to you! What do you do, if you celebrate, for your Easter dinner? Growing up, we had turkey….
Swiss Chard Potatoes Colcannon
Swiss Chard Potatoes Colcannon. Creamy mashed potatoes with beautiful Swiss chard. This twist on the Irish classic colcannon is perfect fare for St. Patrick’s Day or any feast day. So who doesn’t love St Patty’s Day right? Cuz it’s around the corner, you know. Isn’t there a saying, “everyone’s Irish on St Patrick’s Day” or…