Migas
I’m not a big fan of eggs. I find them a little too bland and rubbery on their own, and yet when mixed with the right ingredients they can be a delicious meal, like scrambled eggs with avocado and salsa. Now I’ve found another scrambled egg dish with flare: Migas! In this dish, eggs are mixed with tortilla … Read more
Mexican Yes-I-Can
Black beans and vegetables topped with a cornbread crust. It’s easy to make and tastes delicious! Tony and I both liked this one a lot. It’s like having chili and cornbread all in one, and we both thought that was pretty neat. The boys didn’t like it that much. Cole refused to even try it, and … Read more
Lemon, Spinach and Chickpea Spaghettini
Call me boring but I love spaghetti, just plain old spaghetti with tomato sauce. Sometimes though, it’s nice to change things up. I thought Cole might enjoy something a little different in his spaghetti, because he has suddenly decided he doesn’t like tomato sauce on his pasta. His change of heart was a little frustrating … Read more
Grilled Pizza
Until recently, the barbecue has always been my husband’s domain. He enjoyed sitting out on the deck with a beer, pretending to be hard at work at the grill, and I enjoyed fooling him into actually helping with dinner. Also, to be completely honest, I was a little scared of lighting the thing. Gas scares … Read more
Dal with Lentils and Coconut Milk
A beautiful golden dal with red lentils and creamy coconut milk. See Yummy Supper for the recipe. When I found this recipe at Yummy Supper I knew right away that I had to try it. I like my dal really thick and served over basmati rice, so I didn’t use very much of the reserved liquid. It seemed … Read more
Chickpea Vegetable Sauce on Polenta
A wholesome tomato sauce with chickpeas, broccoli and red peppers served over fun heart-shaped polenta. Chickpea Vegetable Sauce 2 tsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 cup broccoli, chopped 1 19 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 1 14 oz … Read more
Cheesy Quinoa Bake
If you haven’t tried cooking with quinoa yet you should definitely give it a try. Quinoa (pronounced keenwa) is an ancient grain that’s high in protein and nutrients and can be used as a substitute for rice in most dishes. It also makes a great dessert or breakfast. The following recipe is a yummy meatless dinner … Read more
Black Bean Burgers
Nothing screams summer like burgers, but sometimes the same old beef burgers get a little boring, or are off-limits to many people because of dietary restrictions. Black bean burgers are the perfect alternative. I like them because they taste great, and they happen to be good for you. They’re low in fat, packed with protein, and these ones are really easy … Read more
Black Bean and Yam Enchiladas
Black beans. Yams. Whenever I see these two ingredients together in a recipe I swoon. I love them both on their own, but when they’re together it’s a beautiful thing. I usually put black beans in my enchiladas, that’s nothing new (see Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas and Black Bean and Sausage Enchilada Casserole), but I … Read more
Black Bean and Pepper Quesadillas
This quesadilla recipe is so quick and easy. It’s perfect on a hot summer day when you don’t feel like spending too much time in the kitchen or turning on the oven. 1 19 oz can of black beans, rinsed 1 chopped bell pepper (red, orange or yellow- or a combination) 1 cup grated chedder … Read more
