Vegetables & Beans

Lighter Basic Coleslaw

16 June 2011

I’ve never been a big fan of coleslaw, primarily because its usually swimming in mayonnaise. I actually used to hate mayo but its grown on me in moderation. Hubby on the other hand is definitely a fan so I try to accomodate his love of things like potato salad and coleslaw on occasion but try to minimize the [...]

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All American Potato Salad

4 July 2010

Happy Independence Day America! I love the fourth of July because its all about food, family, friends & fireworks! Do you have any fourth of july traditions? We’ve got a BBQ planned for this evening (and fireworks after of course)! I’m serving up burgers on homemade jalapeno cheese buns, potato salad, baked beans, and grilled [...]

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Non-fat “Refried” Pinto Beans

5 January 2010

Its the start of a new year which means everyone is ready for a fresh start. Everywhere you turn its about eating healthy and losing weight! I figured I’d chime in with a healthy side dish! Well leaving off the sour cream would be the way to go. I like a little sour cream with [...]

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Hot Black Bean & Corn Dip

26 August 2009

Sorry guys, I kinda dropped of the face of the planet again. I’ve been busy this month! We just got back from 8 days in Colorado for vacation! I’ve spent the last year planning a family reunion for hubby’s family and it all finally came together. The last few weeks have been hectic getting work [...]

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Easy Black Beans

21 July 2009

I’m not sure why it is… but I stink at making black beans. Really. I can never seem to get the seasoning combo just right. Or I do and I forgot to measure so I can’t recreate it. My combination of seasonings always seems to result in black beans that are simply underwhelming. That is [...]

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