The flavors of New Mexico in full effect! I must admit, Cid’s market over in Taos got me hooked on their homemade green chile pozole, and I was buying it every other week or so. But I needed a bigger batch because Andy and I were fighting over it! I’d never cooked with hominy before, and now I know exactly what to do with it. The flavors remind me of a cold, snowy winter day. It warms my insides and gives me that heat and fullness that makes my palliate feel satisfied. It’s an easy soup to make, and the leftovers are fabulous!

Here’s another quick, easy, and delicious weeknight chili to put on your meal rotation for the winter! Great news: the WHOLE, yes, WHOLE family will love this one! Even the picky eaters. You can sneak in some extra veggies if you like, but you can good about this ingredient list. Give this instant pot sweet potato chili a try- you’ll add it to your favorites! Don’t miss the secret ingredient that makes this chili irresistible!

This delightful vegetarian dish from Half Baked Harvest is a fabulous recipe. I only omitted like 2 things! And it was on point. And she and I both like HEAT, so we went with 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. A spicy taco and enough rocket fuel to make the dog leave you all alone on the couch after dinner! (Don’t say I didn’t warn ya!) If you’re looking for a Meatless Monday recipe to add to your rotation, or if you want to spice up your usual vegetarian world, TRY THESE delicious TACOS! Next time, I may chop the cauliflower a tad smaller, and throw a little diced sweet potatoes into the mix. Maybe I’ll even add some black beans.

I’ve been on a zucchini kick and it’s still going strong. Do you ever find an ingredient that keeps popping up one season and you just ride that wave? Zucchini is versatile too- I mean, what other vegetables can you slip into chocolate chip muffins?! Zucchini steals the show, but let’s not count out fibrous black beans, sweet corn, and a jalapeño for a little KICK! GREAT NEWS: it’s a chop, heat, stir, and one pot cleanup meal!

Here’s a little meatless Monday recipe coming your way! My whole family (even the picky one) enjoyed this pasta dish. I feel really good about serving it because it’s full of fresh veggies! The garlicky tomatoes cook down and blend into the marinara, and the zucchini and corn are so small, the kids hardly noticed they were eating veggies. But the flavor! Wow. The Parmesan ties it together so deliciously. It is such a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

Here is another instant pot winner for dinner! I adapted this little booger from skinnytaste.com- thanks Gina! And my kids don’t complain. My husband is happy and so am I because it’s an easy, healthy win for ALL of us! I’m getting hungry just thinking about it!