The December 1 Menu

Make life a little easier with speedy – and delicious – meals after the holiday.  Like Mexican Stuffed Peppers, Kentucky BBQ Tacos and this classic Italian Pasta E Patate Cresione, plus toss & serve salads, sides and dessert.   All on the table with less than 15 minutes hands on cooking and totally … [Read more...]

The Chopping Block’s Favorite Black Bean Burgers

We were lucky enough to participate in a cooking class at The Chopping Block a few weeks ago.  They're experts at teaching all things cooking, and this was a special night to support our partner Common Threads.  When The Chopping Block offered to share the recipe for their special Quinoa and Black Bean Burger … [Read more...]

Southwestern Tamale Pie

Imagine cornbread cooked up on top of a southwestern stew.  If that makes your mouth water, then keep reading.  We're making a summer chili of zucchini, summer corn, poblano peppers and black beans, plus just enough Pepper Jack cheese to make it melty and delicious.  We're topping everything with a cornbread … [Read more...]

Peanut Butter & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl

This gem is humble and oh-so delicious. It’s all about the creamy Asian peanut butter sauce, which we could eat with a spoon. But since we’re supposed to be grown-ups, we’re restraining ourselves. (Mostly.) Instead, we’re tossing it with roasted sweet potatoes, toasted organic tofu, wilted kale and brown … [Read more...]