Chipotle Black Bean Burgers and Chili Sweet Potato Fries
Speaking of burgers…here is another tasty one. It’s budget friendly and it’s the perfect pantry meal for the end of “grocery week.” Simply keep roasted red pepper, black beans, corn (frozen or canned) and chipotle peppers on hand and you can have dinner in a flash! If you want a complete meal, try a side of Chili … Read more
Recipe-On-The-Box Trilogy: Part II – Taco Casserole & Refried Beans
Part Two is a family favorite found on the side of Ortega Taco Shells box. It’s a recipe for Taco Casserole. They make great leftovers as is, or serve heated on a bed of lettuce and tomatoes as a “taco salad.” Yum! And bonus, it’s less messy than tacos. To stretch out this meal, I … Read more
“Goodbye-Summer, Hello-Autumn” Soups
I love it when the seasons change. I think that I say this at the beginning of every season, but autumn is my favorite. In the kitchen, I love autumn for the roasted foods, apple crisps, pumpkin anything, and of course–SOUP! I’ve been on a soup kick this past week and found two keepers. One … Read more
The Mighty Black Bean: Black Bean Tostadas or Burritos
This protein-packed pantry item really comes in handy. If I am out of a protein options and want to stretch the budget, I keep these stocked, as well as, some tortillas just in case. Yesterday, thirty minutes before dinnertime, I made this quick “Mexican Pizza” for the kids & they enjoyed it. The beauty of … Read more
Black Bean Salsa
Now that summer is here, try this great alternative to traditional salsa with protein to boot! This recipe is flexible, add more veggies to substitute if you don’t have enough of something else. Enjoy! Black Bean Salsa Refrigerate for 2 hours, serve with tortilla chips. Combine the following ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tbsp … Read more
