Squash and Black Bean Tacos with Avocado

This fall variation on tacos blew me away. The flavor and taste we beyond my words and best of all they used many seasonal ingredients. These tacos really are the fiesta your mouth has been waiting for. All that is needed now is the margarita!

Mango-Avocado Salsa

There is no secret ingredients in this recipe, all I can say is that it is made with love. Competing in a salsa showdown this weekend, my team and I were excited to line up against local restaurants, other community members and even some die hard salsa makers (who even brought their own tomatoes). The…… Continue reading Mango-Avocado Salsa

Spicy Baked Plantains With Black Beans and Cilantro Salsa

Ingredients: 2 large, ripe plantains 2 Tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black peppercorns 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (not 1 can, just 1 from the can) 1 can (15oz) Black beans, rinsed 1/2 cup finely-minced sweet yellow onion 1 cup fresh cilantro…… Continue reading Spicy Baked Plantains With Black Beans and Cilantro Salsa