I received free samples of Cabot Cheese mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Cabot Cheese and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. This healthy, veggie-packed spaghetti squash recipe features cheddar cheese, black beans, salsa & bell pepper! {vegetarian & gluten free} Fall is upon us! To me, this means crisp weather, lots of football, falling leaves, Halloween, and of course, all of the yummy in-season foods. From my annual apple picking tradition to baking with pumpkin and cooking up lots of hearty soups, I thoroughly enjoy autumn food. And one of my favorite veggies that's starting to be in peak season right now is spaghetti squash! Spaghetti squash is a nutrient-rich ... [Read More]
Mexican recipes
8 Vegetarian Recipes to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Hello, hello! Hope that you had a great weekend. Highlights of my weekend included hiking at Elfin Forest with my pup.... ...a sunset picnic with my man: ....making spinach, goat cheese & tomato ravioli one night: ...and going for a swim in my pool for the first time this year, then soaking up the sunshine and enjoying a watermelon smoothie poolside: Fun little fact: Most Southern Californians keep their pools open year round, but don't swim in them in the winter. Since I grew up in the Northeast where pools are open for just the summer, I was a bit confused about pool management in SoCal at first, but I think I've got the hang of it all now. I have solar panels on my roof that can warm the pool, but temperatures dip down too low at night for my ... [Read More]
Black Bean Banana Squash Enchiladas
Hey friends! Whose in the mood for some Mexican food? Due to my love for beans, avocado, cheese, tomato (salsa!!), rice, and tortillas, I am definitely a Mexican food fan. Cheese & veggie quesadillas are one of my go-to easy dinner ideas when I want to get something on the table fast, and I could eat guacamole probably every day and be a happy camper. In the past, I haven't been a big enchilada fan though. I never could pinpoint why I wasn't crazy about them until somewhat recently, when my hubby and I had dinner at our friends' house, and they made us some authentic Mexican grub. I really liked the ones that they made, and I realized it was because they weren't greasy and soggy as they are in restaurants sometimes. Since then I've been to a few healthy restaurants and ... [Read More]
Healthy Recipes Ideas to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo: Easy Black Bean Quesadillas + Vegetarian Chili
Happy Friday! You may or may not have realized that Cinco de Mayo is coming up this weekend on Sunday. While Mexican food can drum up thoughts of greasy nachos doused in cheese & sour cream and sugary margaritas, you can still celebrate the holiday with healthier fare. Here are a few recipe ideas to try out if you feel like being festive this May 5th: Spicy Tomato Cilantro Salsa This simple recipe is a great way to put a homemade touch on the (typically jarred) salsa that you usually find at gatherings. Whip up in 5 minutes flat and serve with multigrain tortilla chips. Black Bean Quesadillas To healthify a simple cheese quesadilla recipe, I pack veggies into the mix. If you're looking to keep the calorie and fat content low for your Cinco de Mayo ... [Read More]