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Black Bean Tostada on a white board.

Black Bean Vegetarian Tostadas with Fajita Veggies

Vegetarian Tostadas are easy to pull together. Black Refried Beans, cheese, fajita veggies, and crispy Baked Tostada Shells makes this vegetarian tostada recipe ideal for busy weeknights.

Refried Black Beans in a bowl garnished with lime, cilantro and fresh cheese.

Vegetarian Refried Black Beans

Making a batch of vegetarian Refried Black Beans (frijoles refritos) at home is super simple, and ready in under 30 minutes. Make from canned black beans or home cooked black beans! Cooked on the stovetop with just a few ingredients and spices, refried black beans can be shared as a side or enjoyed as a […]

Large tostada shells stacked tall sprinkled with salt.

How to Make Tostada Shells

Making homemade tostada shells couldn’t be easier. In this tostada shell recipe, we’re making large and small by baking them. They’re perfect for these Black Bean Tostadas! Make em’ ahead for easy meal prep, they have a long shelf life and are so crispy. This recipe is vegetarian, vegan and easily gluten free.  Why Homemade […]

Overhead shot of African peanut and sweet potato stew in a bowl ready to eat.

African Peanut Stew with Chickpeas

Comforting with a bit of a kick, peanut butter soup with chickpeas (or black eyed peas) comes together fast and is freezer friendly! This hearty stew is vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.

Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies stacked on a plate.

Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

Tested and retested over a dozen times, my recipe for homemade sourdough chocolate chip cookies is one you’ll make over and over again. Using leftover discarded sourdough starter, you’ll whip up the cookies using a bowl and spoon; no stand mixer needed! Chewy, pillowy, and extra chocolatey (recipe calls for chocolate chips and chunks), these […]

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Citrus Quinoa Salad with a snappy Honey-Orange Dijon Vinaigrette in a serving bowl garnished with pomegranates and orange slices.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Citrus Quinoa Salad

Tangy, juicy, and texture rich, Shaved Brussels Sprouts Citrus Quinoa Salad with a snappy Honey-Orange Dijon Vinaigrette is packed with winter citrus goodness! Ideal for meal prep, lunch and sharing, Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad is simple to make.

Sourdough dinner rolls brushed with butter.

Soft Overnight Sourdough Dinner Rolls

Roasted garlic, herby, cheesy, a combination or plain, these pull apart Sourdough Rolls are spiked with whole wheat and a bit of olive oil to make them oh so soft.

Spaghetti Puttanesca in a skillet ready to eat.

Vegetarian Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca

A simple and pantry friendly vegetarian or vegan puttanesca that’s easy to pull together and in minimal time. Garlic, pepper flakes and capers infuse their pungent flavors in a rich tomato sauce while Kalamata olives offer texture and more briny goodness.

Ginger Smoothie with Mint

Citrus Ginger Green Smoothie with Mint

Cool, refreshing and packed with fresh, this Citrus Ginger Mint Green Smoothie is an easy way to get your greens in!

Grits and greens with black eyed peas with grits in a bowl with a spoon.

Black Eyed Peas with Smoky Collards and Cheesy Grits

A quick and easy meal for those busy week-nights. Slow cooking the peas means dinner is ready in under 30 minutes!

Mushroom Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese on a plate.

Mushroom Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese

Crunchy and creamy with a hint of lemon. Seared Mushroom Crostini with Herb-Whipped Goat Cheese makes a beautiful appetizer your family and guests will love.

Cocoa Nibby Pecan Shortbread Cookies

A cherished and easy shortbread cookie, these Cocoa Nibby Pecan Shortbread Cookies make a generous homemade gift or a festive treat to welcome guests.  Make ahead easy and a long storage life make these cookies SO convenient.

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