A delicious mouth full. Really, that title should actually read Roasted Garlic Chipotle Cheddar Sweet Potato Quinoa Burgers with Avocado Ranch…… The cutest burger ever. So let’s talk about how I am obsessed with the chipotle, cheddar, sweet potato, avocado flavors. I have been feeding them to my family at least once a week since I made these Healthy Chipotle Chicken Sweet Potato Skins. These flavors pretty much blow my mind....

Or well, at least heirloom tomato season!! Obviously, this excites me greatly. I love fresh tomatoes, especially of the heirloom variety. I pop the little cherry ones like candy. …SIDENOTE: I could totally survive off of all fruits and veggies. I will not argue that if it were not for this blog I would probably solely eat fruits and veggies with loads of nuts and seeds mixed in. Well, PLUS cheese and chocolate, but I mean come on, you knew I couldn’t live without cheese + chocolate....

I think you can all probably see the theme for this week’s recipes… all things end of summer produce. Late August is one of the best times of the year to cook using fresh in season produce and pantry staple ingredients for simple, but healthy weeknight cooking. As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I am loving walking outside my door and over to the greenhouse to pick fresh herbs, tomatoes, and peppers for a seasonal dinner that’s both pretty and delicious....

Well, aren’t these kind of fun? These tequila pops were yet another last-minute idea that I knew I had to share before the upcoming July 4th celebrations…just one week from today. I actually wasn’t planning to share a new cocktail with you guys today. But when the idea for these pops came to mind…well, I just couldn’t resist sharing this easy recipe. These pops are just so fun! So with that, I’m keeping this post very short and sweet and leaving you with only the “need to know” details....

Actually I take that back, occasionally I find a box at target. But that is it, just one box! I know, crazy right? So I wiped away my tears, turned my oven on, got my butter, sesame seeds, and flour. OMG you guys, let me tell you, the homemade version is good! Like really good. Way better than from a box with like 75 ingredients. See they are the perfect cracker for the holidays....

Starting the week off with tropical tacos! If you read yesterday’s favorites post you know my family is planning a trip to the Caribbean this summer. After thinking about that trip, I was inspired to make a fun tropical taco. Of course, they’d be even better if they were enjoyed on a tropical beach in ninety-plus-degree weather…a cool drink with an umbrella would be a great addition too! I still have a few months until that family trip, but until then, I’m making these tacos....

Because mine is and I am not sure if I am happy about it, tired or wanting it to slow down so I can get more done. Super speedy post today because my mother is out of town with my brother and Asher needs her lunch packed, breakfast made, hair brushed so it no longer has dreads, clothes, shoes, homework done and like a gazillion other things…. All you mothers out there, you amaze me....

If there’s one thing I used to say I didn’t like, it was meatballs. And to be honest, meatballs themselves still don’t really appeal to me. But put them in a red sauce with cheese? Or a creamy coconut curry sauce? Wow, that I can get excited about. It’s all about taking something semi-boring and making it exciting and fresh! Here are the quick details Start by making the meatballs....

Make your own take out with this easy Mongolian beef recipe. This dinner is SO simple to put together and always gets rave reviews from family and friends. Making meals like this slow cooker Mongolian beef, in the crock pot is one of my favorite things to do. Not only does it allow you to have a nice meal when you’re finished with your day but, it feels like you’re getting to skip all the cooking....

You can never go wrong with a piping hot pan of homemade macaroni and cheese. Some of our favorite recipes include slow cooker mac and cheese, buffalo chicken mac and cheese, and this Southern style version. Southern Mac and Cheese Ingredients To make this Southern mac and cheese you will need cooked macaroni noodles, milk, heavy cream, eggs, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cheddar cheese, American cheese and parsley....

Ok, one last grilling recipe for you guys before Memorial Day this weekend! I’m not sure about all of you, but I am really, really excited for summer this year. It’s been a long winter and a long spring. So I’m really looking forward to the summer days and nights ahead. Summer vacations, weekend getaways, dinners cooked on the grill, and drinks on the deck. Yes, laidback-lowkey days…that’s what summer is all about!...

I’ve mentioned this before, but I can often go through phases of loving certain styles of food. Right now, I’m loving any dish served bowl style. Ideally with rice, but greens are great too! Either way, I have so many fresh spring “bowls” lined up for you that I can’t wait to share! But this spicy salmon is my favorite. It really does have everything good piled into one bowl....

I got introduced to Makhana (also called Phool Makhana) or Foxnuts recently and ever since, I have been hooked onto them. I have so far made Phool Makhana gravy (very similar to Paneer Butter Masala), Makhana Kheer which was oh-so-delicious and this time, I made a low calorie and healthy tea time – Spicy Garlic Roasted Makhana, a perfect accompaniment with your tea or coffee. As I mentioned in my last post – Adrak Chai, it is almost a ritual for us now to sit down with a hot cup of tea and some snacks during the weekend, unwinding to relax during the weekend....

Hey, Hi, and welcome back to cocktail Saturday! Just jumping in for a quick read today. I am SO very exited to be sharing this margarita. Hands down it’s my favorite margarita I have ever made. But that’s probably because it is full of all of my favorite foods: mango, ginger, lime, and jalapeño. It’s perfection in so many ways, so of course, it’s perfect for tonight, tomorrow, and really any time from here on out....

There, I wrote the first word. That’s ALWAYS the hardest for me. Funny random thing, I was talking to my mom the other day (cause apparently she’s the only person I ever physically talk to). I forget exactly what we were even talking about, I was probably rambling and or ranting about something, and then I ended my question by saying out load, “question mark”. Just in case you are confused, here is an example, “what kind of ice cream would you like, question mark”....

Not sure about you guys, but I am such a sucker when it comes to anything salty like nuts and pretzels. Once I start, I just cannot stop, and this snack mix is the worst of them all. It. Is. ADDICTING. But it’s cool, because it’s Thanksgiving week and I have decided that anything goes… Speaking of Thanksgiving week?! Oh my gosh, Thanksgiving is basically just one day away, I am so excited....

Because that is what these fries should probably be tonight. Maybe with a fried egg on top? Sounds pretty delish to me, but then again it’s carbs, cheese and eggs. Staple foods around here. And you know, it’s totally cool that we are going to eat fries for dinner because one, these are sweet potato fries (ah yeah – health food!!) and two, these are oven fries, meaning no frying was involved, meaning we get to eat them all by ourselves, right?...

You can never go wrong with zesty soup recipes, whether it’s turkey chili, vegetarian chili, white chicken chili, green chile verde or this meaty Texas style version. Add a variety of toppings, then watch the rave reviews come in! There are so many different ways to enjoy chili, but Texas chili might be my very favorite. It’s all about the meat and spices, no beans to get in the way of anything....

When I go to Thai restaurants, I often order my favorite Thai chicken curry as well as fish cakes. They’re delicious crispy patties that come with a light cucumber salad and sweet and savory sauce for dipping. These Thai fish cakes are a recreation of my favorite restaurant dish and they’re a quick and easy way to enjoy salmon! I am always looking for more ways to incorporate seafood into my family’s diet....

Yes, they are typical to put together, BUT the way I do it is it a little different than the way some may do it. Monday’s can be pretty rough (at least for me), so instead of a salad with boring lettuce and a dressing that lacks flavor, you know, the ones that make you wish it was Friday again and eating the cheesiest of pizzas. The way I do a salad is worthy of a Friday night meal…but still healthy!...