Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

This is a really flavorful soup with lots of goodies in it other than the black beans.

Avocado Mango Arugula Salad with Cilantro Citrus Dressing

This has been one of my favorite salads for a few years now, after I had it at a friends dinner party.

Peach And Blueberry Yogurt Pops

These delicious pops are basically a yogurt parfait on a stick.

Tomato-Cauliflower Curry With Sweet Potato And Corn

We are finally getting some reprieve from hot humid weather around here and I couldn't wait to make a nice hot curry!

Watermelon Salad with Lime vinaigrette

This watermelon salad is the perfect side dish in these hot and humid summer months.

Broccoli Salad With Almonds and Cranberries

This easy broccoli salad has been my go to side dish this summer.

Lemony Green bean Pasta Salad

Last week our local newspaper had so many great recipes in its Taste section I couldn't decide what to make first!

Celery, Cauliflower, and Leek Soup

We are getting a little breather from the heat and humidity around here, so I jumped at the chance to make soup!

Mango Salsa With Jicama

On hot humid summer days like today I don't feel like eating much, but a fresh salsa like this I can grace on the  whole day!

Brownie Bites

I was craving something chocolaty today and decided to make a little treat, literally.

Dal, Indian Spiced Lentils

 Dal (Dhal) is a super easy lentil stew full of flavor!

Hasselback Potatoes

These fancy looking potatoes are really fun to make.

Mustardy Kale Salad With Roasted Sweet Potatoes And Apples

My husband and I love this salad so much, I made it twice this week already!

Hamburger Buns

I did a lot of cooking over the week end. And I think I am back in the game after a period of feeling unmotivated and uninspired in the kitchen.

Roasted red pepper pasta

I've been in a cooking rut lately. I haven't made anything outstanding in a while until I found this recipe Courtesy of The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond. 

Creamy Artichoke Dip

Since it is Super Bowl Sunday it just felt fitting to have a little appetizer before the big TV event.

Black Bean Burgers

Making Black bean burgers from scratch was a first for me and it is definitely not the last.

Focaccia Bread

I am super excited about this recipe. Although bread baking really isn't my thing I have wanted to make Focaccia bread for a while.

Chocolate Zucchini Loaf Cake

Today is a glorious fall day!  It is nice and warm, but there are clear signs that the season undoubtedly is changing.

Spinach-Pasta Salad

As I was making my tomato tart I was thinking about a nice salad to serve alongside.