When Oven Roasted Chickpeas appeared on my radar last year, I fell immediately in love with the idea. I tried them but I just couldn’t hang. They’d be crispy out of the oven – for a few minutes, and a few minutes only. Well, these are not those chickpeas!
Old Fashioned American Chili
There was a time when the most popular Chili was this old-fashioned American Chili, different than today’s trendy versions. There was a time when Chili was made with simple ingredients and was served as a family meal, not a culinary adventure. A time when Chili was saucy enough to add a few crackers – and saucy enough that a spoon was used for eating, not standing up in your Chili. I miss that Chili!
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Southwestern Quinoa Salad
Are you looking for a versatile summer to fall salad that ‘s super healthy but so good you wouldn’t even guess it and that can double up as a side or a vegetarian main dish salad? That’s Southwestern Quinoa Salad. And it’s jumping with flavor, lime, garlic and all of the usual suspects that go along with that fresh Southwestern vibe.
White Bean Dip
White Bean Dip is such a great dip to have in your repertoire. It’s such a classic and can be made at the drop of a hat. And of course, it’s not only fabulously frugal, but it’s also one of the healthier dips.
Spinach Quinoa Salad with Candied Pecans
There’s salad and then there’s SALAD – you know, the one that shouts rather than whispers? The one you want MORE of…the salad that has that little something extra to take it over the top. That’s this salad, Spinach Quinoa Salad with Candied Pecans.




