A new year brings resolutions of good health, exercise, and clean eating. The gyms are packed, Target is out of yoga pants, and the grocery stores are out of vegetables. That leads us to brussel sprouts . . . The vegetable has a sweet, almost nutty flavor, and are are surprisingly high in protein for a… Continue reading Shaved Brussel Sprouts Fruit Salad
Southwestern Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup
One flavor combination I just cannot get enough of is Southwestern flavors paired with sweet potato. That smoky, spiciness found in Southwestern cuisine with the subtle sweetness of the sweet potato is just to die for. I’ve made black bean and sweet potato enchiladas before, and it occurred to me to tweak my favorite enchilada… Continue reading Southwestern Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup
Mandarin Kale Salad
Kale and I have a history of misunderstandings. In fact, it wasn’t until we moved to Dallas that I cooked kale at home. I’d tried kale at restaurants, and it wasn’t my favorite, so I never attempted to make it on my own… and then we joined a CSA. With our CSA that fall and winter, we received bunches upon… Continue reading Mandarin Kale Salad
Best of 2014
2015 is almost here! There have been some really exciting things happening around My Cooking Spot over the last year. We want to celebrate some amazing posts that have been our top posts this year! Creamy Tomato Basil Soup (Panera Copycat) Orange Glazed Garlic Meatballs Coffee Cake Pound Cake Caprese Tuna Salad Stuffed Tomatoes Whole… Continue reading Best of 2014