This Black Lentil Sesame Coconut Soup is a favorite of mine.  Not only does it have heartwarming flavors, but it’s also healthy and delicious!  The black lentils are wonderfully filling…

There is nothing better than homemade falafels and these Charred Broccoli Falafels are everything!   The charred broccoli brings a comfort level to the falafel.  I added charred lemon to the…

This Cucumber Parsley Pesto is wonderful to enjoy on any hot summer day.  The cucumber and parsley create a refreshing combination. This pesto is great for a soiree or picnic.  …

PURA VIDA! This Mango Tamarind Daiquiri is a refreshing rum cocktail perfect for that summer heat.  It has natural sweet flavors from the fresh mangos that balance well with the…

This Black Bean Roasted Pepper Salsa Soup is deeply flavorful and incredibly satisfying with the addition of the roasted salsa.  It’s a vegan soup that can be left as it is or dressed up…

These Pepper Jack Roasted Poblano Pupusas can be served as an appetizer or main dish.  The vibrancy of the curtido slaw is the perfect balance to the heartiness of the pupusas and the salsa Roja…

 This “Roasted Anaheim Pepper Pesto Farinata (socca) Appetizer” is a blending of nationalities; Anaheim peppers from Mexico, Manchego from Span, curtido slaw from El Salvador and farinata (socca) from Italy.  The combination of…

This Charred Broccoli Cheddar Potato Soup is my kind of comfort food.  What’s not to love? It’s creamy, chunky, cheesy and full of charred broccoli goodness.  I added a little twist with the…

These Roasted Poblano Cilantro Empanadas are full of roasted goodness!!!  The poblano adds the yummiest roasted pepper flavor and the combination of poblano, cilantro and cheese is one of my…

This Black Lentil Kale Broccoli Salad is so satisfying and nutritious!  The charred broccoli pesto is super flavorful and out of this world!!!  The char of the broccoli adds a beautiful dimension…