A New Spin on Sweet Potatoes

Don’t wait until Thanksgiving to enjoy the delicious flavor and velvety texture of this root veggie.  Branch out from the traditional mashed potato side dish and enjoy this recipe atop a salad in lieu of dressing, as a dip for chips and pitas or as an accompaniment for sliced cold meats. I am always searching … Continued

Balsamic Bean Spread

I just can’t get enough of my bean spreads lately…it seems every week I’m coming up with a new recipe.  The process always starts with me and a can of Re-Fried beans in the kitchen–the next thing I know…I’ve created yet another bean spread masterpiece! Ingredients 1 can Re-fried Beans 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 cup Pumpkin … Continued

More Snacks…

Just in time for the holiday weekend, my On-The-Go Snack List continues… I’m sure many of you are planning on hitting the road for the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend, so I thought I’d share some more of my snack ideas with you…many of them are quick and easy to prepare and can be … Continued

Easy Peasy Bean Dip

This recipe is so incredibly versatile—it can be used as a spread or a dip! Use it on your sandwich instead of mayo or serve it as an appetizer dip with pita chips.  This bean dip also pairs nicely when mixed in tuna salads. Ingredients 1/2 cup can Re-fried Beans 3 Tablespoons Salsa 1/2 cup Peas … Continued