One of my favorite party pieces when I was young and just starting to entertain was a tortilla soup, with a recipe from a Junior League cookbook. It was nothing but cans, jars and packets and pre-cooked ingredients, but I loved it, and I loved the interactive aspect of the meal. I made the soup and everyone could pile on the toppings to their heart’s desire. It was fun and … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Black beans
Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup with Rum and Citrus
Slow Cooker soups are one of winters greatest treats. For very little effort, you get big results, with the added bonus of a house that smells deliciously of warmth and comfort. And in the middle of winter, this black bean version has a tropical, sunny profile that perks things up considerably. Add some colorful toppings and everything will seem brighter. This soup is hearty … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup with Rum and Citrus
Spicy Chorizo, Pumpkin and Black Bean Chili
I love a good pumpkin dish for Halloween, and this one hits all the right notes. It’s easy to make, reheats well after a busy night trick-or-treating and is packed full of flavor. It is also a Halloween appropriate blend of orange and black! And chili is always a crowd pleaser, and extra fun for a gathering if you provide fun toppings to customize each bowl … [Read more...] about Spicy Chorizo, Pumpkin and Black Bean Chili
Tuxedo Chili
Here we are again. The days are cold and a little gloomy, the holidays are over, and it is time for hunkering down at home. Right about now, I imagine everyone is craving a nice big bowl of warm, comforting goodness. It’s always nice to have a little twist on a classic, and mine is this creamy chicken chili with the added touch of black beans along with the white – that’s why … [Read more...] about Tuxedo Chili
Cuban Corn and Black Bean Salad
I always offer to bring a dish when people invite me over, and when they take the offer up, I sometimes get a little flustered trying to come up with something new and different. This salad has been my staple this summer, when I grill out or when asked to bring something along. So next time it’s your turn to bring a salad or a side dish to a barbecue (or just doing it for … [Read more...] about Cuban Corn and Black Bean Salad
