If I had to name just one type of produce that I've become obsessed with in adulthood, it's probably avocado. When I moved to California, I quickly found out that avocado is readily available year-round here. We have a steady supply of avocados coming in from Mexico all the time, and then in spring and summer, local California growers offer an abundance of avocados everywhere from regular food stores to local farmers markets and little stands at the most random places on the side of the road. Growing up, I don't remember there being avocado around in my kitchen really at all, and my mom told me a couple of years ago that she had always shied away from them because she heard they were fattening. So, I convinced her that avocados are awesome, delicious, and not all that caloric if ... [Read More]
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Black Bean Taquitos with Avocado Lime Cashew Cheese Sauce {vegan} // 5 Super Bowl Recipe Ideas
This Sunday is the Super Bowl, which I always equate with not only football, but food of course! As a huge football fan, I usually get a little sad this time of the year when the season is winding down and the games are no longer on normal Sunday, Monday and Thursday times. But this year, I only feel a smidge sad because my team, the New York Giants, were TERRIBLE this year & it was often sort of painful to watch them play. Still, as a Giants fan, it's an interesting dynamic to have a Super Bowl game be between the Eagles and the Patriots. On one hand, the Eagles are the Giants' nemesis, and being so geographically close to one another in New Jersey & Philly, it's easy to hate on each other. On the other hand, the Patriots are annoying to anyone not a Patriots fan. Tom Brady is ... [Read More]
Avocado Smashed Corn on the Cob [vegan, gf]
With 4th of July coming up, I know that all of you American foodies are thinking of what to make for your get togethers, am I right?! My hubby and I are going to our friends' place for a party on Saturday, and I've decided to bring a caprese pasta dish and try my hand at making my very first red, white & blue cake (wish me luck!). Today, I've got a recipe to share that would make a healthy, tasty edition to any holiday backyard BBQ, or as a great side anytime this summer! ... [Read More]
Loaded Mediterranean Avocado Toast [vegan]
Hola! While I'm in Mexico eating what's sure to be an abundance of guacamole, today I'm sharing with you a recipe that revolves around the illustrious avocado, but isn't really Mexican-themed... I'm blessed to have my husband for many reasons - one being that he'll try whatever dish I put in front of him. Whoa, when I typed that I just realized that I totally sound like my mom, who loves that A will eat (& usually enjoy) almost anything. She loves when we visit and he eats her leftovers! But I mean, what type of cook doesn't like having a loved one around that'll try all of their creations? Even though A isn't a vegetarian himself, he's open to trying my many vegan and vegetarian dish experiments without complaint. That's why when I received a rare critique from him recently that I ... [Read More]