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The first time I made this black bean chili recipe, I found myself standing at the stove, eating spoonful after spoonful straight from the pot. In all honesty, I think it’s the best chili I’ve ever tasted. It’s thick, creamy, tangy, and complex, with depth from green chiles, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a good amount of chili powder. If you’re able to, I highly encourage you to make my homemade chili powder for this recipe, as it really takes this black bean chili to a whole new level....

Happy Saturday friends! We’re currently having a lazy morning that’s consisted of smoothies and Shark Tank… a.k.a our Saturday morning “cartoon.” It’s dark and drizzly outside, so we’re likely not leaving the house anytime soon. I thought I’d take a second to pop in and share this super simple turmeric latte recipe. I posted it on Instagram earlier this week, but I thought I’d share it here too. Earlier this year, I stopped drinking so much coffee (not that I feel there’s anything wrong with coffee!...

This is not your regular pasta salad. In fact, Jack (who is not the biggest fan of traditional pasta salad) said “Omg, this is the best pasta salad!” It’s healthy and packed with lots of veggies, and unlike a lot of pasta salads, it’s light on the mayonnaise – in that it has none. With Memorial Day coming up, I figure you may need a packable potluck salad that won’t spoil if it sits out for a little while....

The batter is flavored with orange, vanilla and dark rum. We absolutely love it served in slices with a big dollop of whipped cream. It is also lovely served with any juicy fruit, especially berries. How to Make Rum Pound Cake Not only do we add strong, dark rum to the cake batter, it is also added to a syrup that gets soaked up by the cake just as it comes out of the oven....

Creamy, tangy, and with a caramelized sweetness from roasted butternut squash, this stuffed shells recipe is one you’re sure to love. In lieu of any ricotta, Parmesan, or mozzarella cheese, I stuff them with a light, dairy-free “ricotta.” Made from cashew cream, crumbled tofu, herbs, and lemon zest, it’s rich and flavorful. If your family is squeamish about tofu, just don’t tell them. They’ll never suspect it here. My Favorite Stuffed Shells Recipe While I often use a marinara sauce with my stuffed shells, in the spirit of fall, I opted for a luscious, creamy cashew sauce....

Watch the Video Making Breakfast Quesadillas Quesadillas are made with tortillas — flour or corn — that are filled and folded while being cooked on a hot surface. Whatever is inside the tortilla heats up and, if there is cheese, it melts and the exterior of the tortilla becomes toasted. These breakfast quesadillas feature soft and creamy scrambled eggs dotted with green chilies and cheese. We use canned green chilies, which can be purchased as mild or hot, depending on your preference....

Merry almost-Christmas morning, let the brunching begin! Here are a few of our favorite breakfast-ey recipes… sweet, savory, and even a little bit healthy: recipes pictured above: Blueberry Banana Pancakes / Mango Salsa Waffle Kale Pesto Scramble / Vegan French Toast Blackberry Lemon Cake / Flaxseed Waffles Migas Breakfast Tacos / Matcha Vanilla Smoothies some other deliciousness around the web: World’s Easiest Cinnamon Rolls from Minimalist Baker Slow-Cooked Kale Omelettes from Sprouted Kitchen Cranberry Orange Scones from The Faux Martha Banana Baked French Toast from Cookie + Kate Cornbread Pancakes with Maple-Lemon Curd from Naturally Ella Gingerbread Buckwheat Cake from Edible Perspective

How to Make Beer Battered and Fried Apple Rings We’re not fans of frying at home, but we make an exception for these easy fried apples. They are quick to make and work perfectly as an appetizer or side when sprinkled with salt or can be dessert. Adam loves them savory with salt and a quick dip into ketchup. I love the sweet route. They taste like a warm apple doughnut....

Now that the 4th of July has come and gone, summer is in full swing. Not only are we (finally) seeing sunny skies and warm weather, but we’ve also had a lot of visitors in the last few weeks. Jack’s sister was in town for the 4th, and his parents were in a week earlier. We’ve had friends visiting as well! With company in the house, I always like to have a few good appetizer ideas up my sleeve....

Pin While I usually have good intentions of balancing our meals with clean good food, I rarely plan for it. I came across a garden vegetable soup recipe in Pure and Simple (India | US), I adapted it to my heart’s content and came up with this version below which is what I invariably use these days. Needless to say, you can add and subtract vegetables in this dal vegetable soup per your preference....

The moment I tried this carrot cake recipe, I was hooked! The ingredient list is simple, and they come together to make such a delicious, moist, perfectly spiced cake. I bet you already have most of what you need to make this recipe in your kitchen. This really is one of my favorite cake recipes. For cupcakes, check out our recipe for carrot cake cupcakes. Or for another spring inspired cake, try our fresh strawberry cake....

If you’ve followed us for a while, you already know that we love making homemade nut butter. This easy cashew butter recipe has quickly become my favorite! I love spreading it on toast, stirring it into my morning oatmeal, and spooning it into dates. I love making creamy cashew butter, but I’ve included tips for making it crunchy in the recipe below. For more recipes, see our homemade peanut butter or homemade almond butter....

This enchiladas recipe is the kind of simple, comforting dish that we all need in our weeknight rotations. It’s easy, it’s flavorful, and it will win over the pickiest palates (our kiddo always asks for more!). The filling is a combo of gooey cheese, black beans, and steamed spinach. I roll it up in corn tortillas, which I then smother with homemade enchilada sauce and more cheese. Finally, I bake the enchiladas until the cheese is melty and the edges of the tortillas are crisp....

In our house, these are called fancy pancakes. Buttermilk isn’t usually in my fridge, so when it is, we jump at the chance to make this buttermilk pancake recipe! Thanks to the buttermilk, these pancakes are tangy, super fluffy, and tender in the middle. For more pancake recipes, take a look at these buttermilk banana pancakes or my favorite blueberry pancakes! Key Ingredients Buttermilk: This adds a lovely tangy flavor to our pancakes, which is incredibly delicious, especially when combined with something sweet (like maple syrup)....

If you have yet to try fry sauce, you’re missing out! In its basic form, fry sauce combines mayonnaise and ketchup, and it has gained popularity since the mid-20th century. Some credit the Arctic Circle burger chain for popularizing it in the 1940s, although you’ll see similar sauces throughout Latin and South America, Puerto Rico, and Europe. Once you try it, you’ll see why it’s so loved! Fry sauce is the perfect dip for fries (regular or sweet potato), roasted veggies, and much more....

I love chopped salads! Since all the ingredients are chopped small, you get little bits of everything with every bite. Thanks to the salami, olives, and simple red wine vinaigrette, we call this an Italian chopped salad. It’s delicious. Serve this easy salad any night of the week. It is especially good with lasagna, spaghetti, meatballs, and pizza! Key Ingredients The best salads are the simplest. You can add a whole list of ingredients to this chopped salad, but since we make it so often, we keep it to just 6....

This is one of my favorite ways to cook little potatoes. Start with a bunch of salt and pour it into a baking dish then place potatoes on top. After baking, the potatoes taste perfectly seasoned and have a extraordinarily smooth consistency inside. Make these for a simple side dish or serve as finger food next to your favorite dip. And if you were wondering, you can reuse the salt, just save it in a re-sealable plastic bag for the next time you want to roast potatoes....

Mid-week chaos calls for easy, delicious meals with minimal cleanup. That’s where this sheet-pan chicken recipe shines! Toss chicken thighs and your favorite veggies onto a baking sheet, pop it in the oven, and let the magic happen. You’ll have a crispy, delicious dinner in no time. For more sheet pan dinners, see our brown sugar baked salmon with green beans! Or, if you prefer a hands-off approach, these easy slow cooker chicken thighs are a lifesaver....

Ingredients: Spaghetti – one packet Shredded cooked chicken – 1/2 cup Pureed tomatoes – 4 Capsicum/bell pepper – half Spinach (optional) – 3 to 4 stalks Crushed garlic – 6 pods Oregano – 2 tsp Pepper – 3 tsp Salt – to taste Olive oil – 1 tbsp How I Made It: Cook the spaghetti in boiling water till done. Add some salt and a little oil the water to enhance flavour and prevent it from sticking together once done....

Tzatziki (pronounced tuh-zee-kee) is a creamy sauce made with yogurt, cucumber, fresh herbs, and garlic. It’s often associated with Greek food, but similar sauces are served throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East. I love to serve it as a sauce, spread, or dip for homemade pita and veggies. If this is your first time making it, tzatziki sauce is easy. You don’t need much time or fancy equipment. I love this sauce so much that I’ve also shared this feta tzatziki and this creamy cucumber salad with a dressing inspired by authentic Greek tzatziki....