This is a Central American staple dish. It shows up in slightly different variations throughout the region. The Blue Zones research revealed that a diet of corn, beans, and squash was primary nourishment for centenarians living in Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula. Elsewhere you might find squash swapped out for soft, sweetly fried plantains, or the addition of rice, guacamole, and pico de gallo in Mexico. But there will almost always be beans and tortillas.
Read MoreAmong other things, having a food blog has taught me to fully embrace and celebrate the current season's offerings. For example, pre-blog I would eat cherries for a snack without taking time to consider how to incorporate them into a meal. Of course they're a great snack, but when I tease them into even the simplest of everyday meals I appreciate and savor them even more.
Read MoreAre you looking for a tasty dish you can bring to picnics and outdoor barbecues this summer? Or maybe you need some new inspiration for a clean but hearty salad that can hang out in the fridge all week for lunches or a few weeknight dinners? Whatever the need, I'm pretty sure this quinoa salad has you covered.
Read MoreThis is hands down my favorite granola to make. No fussy preparation, but the end result is big on flavor, crunch, and spice. The cinnamon comes out to play in a big way, the pecans become ultra buttery when they get a good toasting, and I've found brown rice syrup to be the best sweetener for creating a sticky batter that helps the granola pieces clump together once baked.
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