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Entree, Recipes, Soup

Slow Cooker Vegan Black Bean Soup

This soup is delicious, filling, healthy, and vegan. The best part is that it requires very little work for you, and yields delicious results. Vegan Black Bean Soup 1 white onion, diced 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp cumin 1 Tbsp oregano 1 Tbsp chili powder 1 bay leaf 1 tsp black pepper 1 Tbsp […]

Recipes, Side Dish

Cranberry Balsamic Sautéed Kale

In the fall, I like to get my tastebuds ready for Thanksgiving. When I think of fall and Thanksgiving, I think of cranberries, roasted meat, and all sorts of squash and pumpkin. My go-t0 fall dinner party meal includes butternut squash risotto, roasted pork chops and this cranberry balsamic braised kale. This kale dish has […]

Drinks, Recipes

Whiskey Sour a la Becca

So, this is my play on a whiskey sour.  Be forewarned that it is a little more intense than the standard bar recipe, which is what I think makes it so tasty. The egg white makes the drink almost creamy and ethereal.  Take whatever precautions you choose to (or not to) prevent contamination. I like […]

Dessert, Recipes

Watermelon Basil Mint Sorbet

I love watermelon and basil.  This recipe is fresh, delicious, and highlights the best of those ingredients. The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of vodka, not because we love boozing, but instead to prevent the sorbet from freezing solid.  Although, mixing this sorbet into a cocktail isn’t a half-bad idea. Watermelon Basil Mint Sorbet Ingredients: […]