Soups, Salads, and Bowls

If You Carrot All….

If You Carrot All….

Let’s be honest.  Carrots are not really anyone’s favorite vegetable.  No one ever yells, “Damn, I wish I had me a big bowl of steamed carrots!”  I am one of the guilty who keeps them in my crisper until they shrivel up and become easy…

Vegan Taco Salad

Vegan Taco Salad

I am finally back home for a few weeks but without the kiddos as they are headed on a much deserved vacay with their dad.  I’m excited to have this time to catch up on my huge pile of mail, spring cleaning and feeding my…

Roasted Acorn Squash and Potato Soup

Roasted Acorn Squash and Potato Soup

After spending some solid time in Georgia, I always have a little trouble getting back into the swing of things when I get back to Texas.  Mainly, I struggle to find the desire to cook for the family and myself.  Yesterday, I had a meltdown…

Black Bean Soup

Black Bean Soup

Fall is just about to enter into our atmosphere.  I can smell it.  Can you? Black Bean Soup 1 1/2 cups dried black beans 8 cups water 2 bay leaves 2 tbsp olive oil 4 carrots, sliced 1/2 red onion, chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded and…