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Cowboy Caviar
INGREDIENTS: FOR THE DRESSING: 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 c. lime juice 3 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro 1 tbsp. hot sauce 1/2 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. kosher salt FOR THE SALAD: 1 c. black beans 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 c. corn 1 c. cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 c. black eyed peas 2 orange bell peppers, chopped 1 avocado, chopped Corn chips, for serving DIRECTIONS: 1. In a small bowl, make dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, hot sauce, cumin,

Terri Windover
Aug 20, 20201 min read


Avocado Bacon Baguette with Honey
It’s Sunday. This is the perfect hangover food. This Avocado Bavon Baguette with Honey will save your soul. Trust me. I know this to be true today :/ INGREDIENTS: 4 slices French baguette, sliced on the diagonal and lightly toasted 1 medium, ripe avocado 1 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled honey DIRECTIONS: Cook bacon and remove excess grease with paper towel. Mash the avocado in a small bowl. Spread the mashed avocado on the toasts. Sprinkle with bacon and drizzle

Terri Windover
Aug 17, 20201 min read


STRAWBERRYÂ AVOCADO Â CAPRESE SALAD
Serves: serves 4 Ingredients: ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 cup halved mini mozzarella balls 1 ripe avocado, pitted and diced ⅓ cup pecans, toasted ⅓ cup loosely packed basil, torn Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: In a small saucepan, bring the balsamic vinegar to a high simmer over medium heat. Stir, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the vinegar has thic

Terri Windover
Jul 21, 20201 min read


Chicken Taco Avocados
Serves: 6 INGREDIENTS: For the filling: 1 c. black beans, cooked 1 c. canned corn 1 4-oz. can green chiles, divided 1 c. Shredded chicken 1 c. shredded cheddar, plus more for topping 1 package Taco Seasoning 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro, plus more for topping 3 ripe avocado For the dressing: 1 c. ranch dressing 1/4 c. lime juice 1 tbsp. fresh cilantro 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper DIRECTIONS: Heat broiler. In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, 1/2 ca

Terri Windover
Jul 4, 20201 min read


Avocado Bacon Baguette with Honey
It’s Sunday. This is the perfect hangover food. This Avocado Bavon Baguette with Honey will save your soul. Trust me. I know this to be...

Terri Windover
May 20, 20181 min read


Cucumber Avocado Salad
This salad is gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian… but you should make it anyway, lol, because it’s fresh and green and totally hits...

Terri Windover
Mar 16, 20181 min read


Strawberry Cobb Salad
This Strawberry Cobb Salad qualifies as a complete and balanced meal. The perfect answer to those "I don't want to cook because it's way...

Terri Windover
Aug 10, 20171 min read


Chili Crusted Fish Fillets with Avocado Tartar Sauce
This chili crusted fish fillet dish has immediately jumped to my top ten list for fish recipes. The avocado tartar sauce is a creamy and...

Terri Windover
Aug 5, 20172 min read


Easy Chicken Avocado Salad
Easy is good right? This easy chicken avocado salad is just that. If you want to you can add cooked quinoa or rice to it as well....

Terri Windover
Aug 2, 20171 min read


California Breakfast Skillet
There's nothing better than a breakfast skillet. Especially if there's leftovers for the next morning. You can use leftover potatoes from...

Terri Windover
Jul 16, 20171 min read


Southwest Pasta Salad
This is a super fast pasta salad that will last a few days as it makes a good amount.  As you've probably noticed I love anything Tex-Mex...

Terri Windover
Jul 11, 20171 min read


Smashed Burgers With Jalapeño Hollandaise
Perhaps the greatest hangover killer ever invented, this brunch-inspired smash burger has it all: crispy smashed beef patties, a fried...

Terri Windover
Jun 23, 20172 min read


Vegan Caesar Salad
A friend of mine recently went vegan. The carnivore in me wanted to lock her in a room and force feed her bacon, but my logical side...

Terri Windover
Jun 8, 20172 min read


California Grilled Chicken
Serve this tasty grilled chicken with a side salad or a rice pilaf and you've got a healthy dinner in no time. Serves: 4-5 INGREDIENTS:...

Terri Windover
Jun 7, 20171 min read


Chicken Taco Cups
A refreshing take on chicken for the summer. It's easy, gorgeous to look at and so tasty! Makes: 12 cups INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. boneless,...

Terri Windover
Jun 7, 20171 min read


Quinoa Salad with Peaches, Avocado, Beans and Corn,
This salad contains so many of my favorite summertime ingredients. It's got a good count of protein from the beans and quinoa, plus...

Terri Windover
May 29, 20172 min read


The BEST Basic Guacamole
For Cinco de Mayo I usually make a batch of one of my favourite Mexican dishes, guacamole, but unfortunately I was too busy this year...

Terri Windover
Sep 27, 20162 min read


Bacon, bacon everywhere!
I already have a few hot melted cheese dips planned for my next party but I always want to include something a little on the healthier...

Terri Windover
Sep 27, 20162 min read
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