Classic hummus is transformed into this Roasted Salsa Verde Hummus with the addition of roasted poblano, jalapeño, tomatillo, onion, cilantro, and lime. October has been a busy month! But seriously, at this point that probably doesn’t count as surprising news if you’ve been following along. We started the month off with a fun trip to Louisiana …

This Slow Cooker Baked Bean Trio with Bacon and Peppers are loaded with flavor thanks to three types of beans, bell peppers, poblano peppers, and bacon. A perfect, easy side dish for game day entertaining!  With Super Bowl 2016 approaching in just over two weeks, lots of people might have game day recipes on the brain …

These chili lime spicy chickpeas make for a great snack or salad topping. You need just 5 minutes of hands on prep and 7 ingredients! Spicy Roasted Chickpeas I have been seeing variations of this oven roasted spicy chickpeas around for a while. It took me until just a few months ago to actually try it …

I love making a bit steaming pot of hearty soup or stew that will last for a few days during a busy week where I find that I don’t have as much time to spend in the kitchen as I’d like. I took a traditional a more traditional recipe for Chicken, Chickpea and Rice Soup …

It is officially way too hot in New Mexico. Absolute torture to come home from vacation (Visiting Crete and Athens in a day) and be transported from Spring to Summer. There was no easing into the hot. Combine said hot weather with the reality of being home from vacation and there’s really not a whole …

This afternoon I was telling my friend what I had for lunch today. She asked me what was with all the summer food. Huh? Salad…hummus…summer food. I honestly hadn’t even thought of that, though it was quite warm for January today so I guess that could be my excuse. I was just trying to use …