Of all the varieties of beans and lentils in the world I think black beans are my absolute favorite. They cook relatively quickly in the Instant Pot and also turn out great when simmered in the slow cooker. Don’t soak them if you want them […]
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Tasty Tuesday … Vegan Black Bean & Mushroom Tortilla Soup
Last week I’d come across this recipe in the WaPo and since I had all the ingredients, I decided to give it a try. While the list of ingredients looks rather long, I can assure you that it comes together fairly quickly for such a […]

Tasty Tuesday … Fresh Farm Market Summer Tacos
When summer temperatures soar, I don’t like turning on the stove in the kitchen for any longer than necessary. This is where a quick sauté comes in handy. And since fresh corn has been really tasty this year, I’ve been buying some almost every time I […]

Tasty Tuesday … South of the Border Grits and Greens
A couple of weeks ago, I met my friend Marlene at the mall for a cup of coffee. After coffee and conversation, we walked a few laps around the mall and then headed straight to the bookstore. We both love books, and it’s always fun to browse […]

Tasty Tuesday … Spanglish Summer Skillet
The varieties of super fresh produce at the farmers market right now is fantastic! I generally have a difficult time trying to narrow down what I get. This often leaves me with lots of small amounts of individual veggies. If you find yourself in this (tasty) […]

Tasty Tuesday … Vegan Quinoa Chile and Corn Bread
It has been cold and rainy here! Soup weather to me! A blustery, wet day is a perfect time to eat some hot soup to warm you up on the inside. This quinoa chile was incredibly delicious! I love spicy hot, so I used about 4 or 5 […]