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Smokey Black Bean Soup

I’m on a mission to stop using canned beans.  Most canned beans contain BPA, and I’m not too sure about that. While I’m not a scientist, I figure it’s better to avoid it as much as possible instead of taking any chances. Cooking dry beans really isn’t very difficult. Plus, it’s much cheaper to use dried…

Guaca-mame (Avocado and Edamame Dip)

What do you get when you mix guacamole with edamame dip? Guaca-mame, of course! At least, that’s what my hubby called it while sampling this culinary experiment. It all started when I saw this Quick and Easy Edamame Dip over at La Fuji Mama (isn’t she brilliant?)…  I love edamame, and I loved the idea…

Vegetarian Enchiladas

Sometimes I have a clear cut idea of exactly what I am going to do when I attempt a new recipe…  Other times, I just have a general concept, and I just go with the flow as I’m cooking.  This recipe was a result of one of those times! I had decided that I wanted…

Spicy Garbanzo Dip

If you’re looking for some healthy alternatives for your Super Bowl party this weekend, look no further! As I mentioned in my last #10in10 post, one of my goals this week was to try to plan some healthy snacks to help me avoid the sweets in between meals. So, on Sunday afternoon, I whipped up…