A couple months ago I was browsing a new local Farmer’s Market and I was finding all sorts of things I wanted to try. Here in Atlanta they have a weird concept of ‘Farmers Markets.’ In the summer, they have outdoor fresh food markets, but year round they have these HUGE warehouses that house the widest variety of produce, meats, seafood's, and ethnic foods you would never ever find anywhere else locally. It’s really cool actually. I was shocked the first time I went to one, and then I had to tell everyone about it. Not only are they stocked with everything and anything you ...
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Crispy Black Bean Tacos
I usually start most Mexican food themed blog posts saying something like, “If you know me, you know that I love Mexican food….”, however I think I have gotten that point across already. So here we are with another Mexican food recipe, and sure enough it’s delicious. This recipe is super easy and quick, and it’s likely you have most of the ingredients on hand. The only thing I had to run out for was a red onion (I only keep bags of yellow onions in the fridge) and fresh cilantro….wait, what was that? You don’t like cilantro? Oh, well, just skip that ingredient and leave ...
Spinach and Feta Quinoa Cakes with Lemon Dill Sauce
Today I have yet another quinoa recipe, because really, do they ever get old?! No way! If you haven't jumped on the quinoa bandwagon yet, you are totally slow, but it's never too late! While quinoa seems to be a fad food right now, it's definitely going to stick around. It's one of the most complete foods, and is super healthy and great for your body. It's also so versatile and can be used in so many dishes! Don't believe me? Check out this Buffalo Quinoa 'Mac' and Cheese, for a healthy spin on the traditional favorite. Or how about some Strawberry Goat Cheese ...
Skinny Creamy Cauliflower Soup
The first time I made this soup, I wasn't sure what to expect, and I wasn't sure it would be that great. It's basically made of pureed cauliflower, and to me, this sounds very similar to baby food. However, this soup definitely proved my early judgments to be wrong, and it ended up shining as a great healthy and delicious meal. When cauliflower is pureed, it gives off a really creamy and decadent texture, and you forget that what you are eating is actually really healthy and good for you. When I made the soup, I made it vegetarian style, but it could be made for ...