by Katie | Jan 26, 2018 | Appetizers
Here’s how to make Guacamole 5 different ways. First, take the recipe for classic guac and kick it up a notch with these 4 creative super yummy flavor stir-ins! Try Corn and Bacon, Chipotle and Scallion, or chunky Pico de gallo. Or you can get really fancy and...
by Katie | Jan 24, 2018 | Appetizers
Just in time for the Big Game, I’m here with my super quick {ready in just 10 minutes!} and utterly delicious guacamole recipe. Check out my 6 Tips for the Best Classic Guacamole and you’ll have all of your guests dipping and raving! I originally shared this recipe on...
by Katie | Oct 2, 2017 | Main Course
I am telling you my friends, these Southwest Bean Burgers are in a league of their own. They are savory and tender patties of goodness that will satisfy all of your vegetarian comfort food cravings! I originally shared this recipe on December 28, 2011. I have updated...
by Katie | Sep 18, 2017 | Main Course
These Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili Tortilla Bowls give you all the nutrition and yumminess from the veggie packed high fiber filling without needing a huge tortilla to wrap it all up. It is vegetarian fall comfort food at it’s best! I originally shared...
by Katie | Jul 15, 2016 | Other Goodies
Here’s how to make killer micheladas, also known as red beer. It’s a savory beer drink, served with ice, lime, hot sauce and tomato juice. They are super refreshing on a hot summer evening. I remember the first time I ever heard about micheladas. We were down in Texas...
by Katie | Jun 17, 2016 | Main Course
This Chicken Tortilla Skillet is quick enough to make on a weeknight. It hits the perfect balance of crispy and soft corn tortillas, cheesy chicken, tender summer squash, cumin, chili and sauce. In my mind, theres good soggy and bad soggy. We all know bad soggy right?...
by Katie | May 22, 2016 | Appetizers, Soups and Salads
These mini taco salads, or tacito salads are the cheekiest little appetizer bites. They are naturally gluten-free and vegetarian and loaded with sharp cheddar cheese and fresh veggies. I’m sharing them today for Salad Month and the Recipe Redux. Earlier this month I...
by Katie | Apr 22, 2016 | Side Dishes
This black bean and quinoa salad with mango and avocado is a delicious gluten-free side salad for potlucks, parties and summertime picnics, and the left-overs make a healthy vegan lunch. Last week I was gearing up for some recipe development for you guys but was...
by Katie | Mar 22, 2016 | Main Course, Soups and Salads
This healthy Cobb Salad has a Southwest twist. Along with the traditional bacon and hard-boiled eggs, this Southwest Cobb Salad also has black beans, corn, jicama and cilantro on top. Back in my food stylist heyday I worked day in and day out with the same photography...
by Katie | Apr 29, 2014 | Soups and Salads
Here is a yummy and satisfying black bean soup recipe inspired by the soup my mom used to make when I was a little girl. It has tons of smoky flavor from smoked ham hocks and a drizzle of vinegar floated on top for a bright contrasting element. We got a big bag of...
by Katie | Mar 28, 2014 | Main Course, maple
You guys, you HAVE to try this recipe for maple chipotle flank steak tacos! Today a few friends and I are talking all about pure maple syrup recipe. Plus what actually happens inside the sugar maple trees to make the sap run. I don’t want to sound like a broken...