The Super Bowl is almost upon us.
I have to be honest, I’ve never had a vested interest in who wins. Ever. Going to live games is fantastic, I love that. Especially when you get caught up in a 20 minute wave.
But when it comes to watching games on TV, it’s just not my thing. For me, football season is exciting for another reason.
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Stop the presses!
I’m interrupting today’s regularly scheduled dessert post to bring you something better.
And it’s made with vegetables.
I know, I just saw the pigs fly by my window too, but seriously guys – you’ve got to try these. Right now. Go to your local farmers market, buy some zucchini, clear your schedule and make some zucchini fritters.
Have I mentioned how much I adore Cooking Light? They have a great selection of delicious and healthy recipes, and every time I try something new from their cookbooks or magazines I end up with a winner.
Why? Because (and I truly do believe this despite previous posts like these Big Butt Bars) healthy options can be just as scrumptious as those loaded with oil and salt.
Case in point: polenta with black beans, tomatoes and spinach.
Since I first tried out this fast and easy recipe, it’s become my go-to for Summer cooking. It’s light, filling, and doesn’t require you to heat up the house.
This past weekend I got the chance to go to Minnesota Monthly’s GrillFest. I don’t know too much about grilling beyond the basic BBQ chicken or steaks, so it was exciting to see all the vendors and sample the creations that can be born on the grill.
There were vendors for grilling tools and toys (my favorite was the mini fishing-pole-style marshmallow roaster), wine and beer samplings and, of course, food!
There were local restaurants and caterers present as well as food trucks, and it was really interesting to see how many different ways pulled pork could be served. Sliders were also a hugely popular offering.
Top 5 standouts for me:
Too long since my last post! I’m sorry everyone, but I promise the things to come will be worth the wait because…I’ve been working on a Halloween series!
I love Halloween. It’s in my top three favorite holidays list, fighting with Thanksgiving for second place. Ever since the first time I went trick-o-treating and I realized that wearing a silly pumpkin outfit, while being carried by my dad through the blowing snow, meant the funny little bag I was holding would be filled with candy by the end of the night; I was hooked. I love everything about Halloween, from the creepy/corny decorations to the reruns of 90’s horror movies, and of course, the treats!
So this year, to celebrate my 3rd 2nd favorite holiday, I decided to create a halloween treat list to suit all your celebratory needs! So far this post may seem a bit misleading, after all, I’m supposed to be showing you an easy bean taco recipe, but I just wanted to take a moment to invite all of you to become a part of the series! Send me your favorite Halloween recipes, I’ll give them a try, and one of your favorites could end up featured on The Culinary Capers!
Now to the fiesta!
Easy Bean Tacos
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