Southwest Sweet Potato Skins with Chipotle Yogurt Dipping Sauce

I am not ashamed to say that I spent my college years working as a cocktail waitress at a pub.  While most of the other kids were going to frat parties and living the college dream, I was sloshing around a tray full of beers and serving up some pretty filthy pub food. I ate

Healthy Superbowl Recipes

So unless you live in a cave, you probably know that the Superbowl is this Sunday.  At our house the main question concerning the big day is “What are we fixin’ to eat?”  We usually stick with the classics: chips and dips, some hot chili, and enough finger foods to last the four hour battle. 

Poblano and Corn Empanadas

When I hear the word empanada, I generally think of a greasy fried shell made of all purpose flour and butter filled with even more greasy cheese and meat. UMMMM…Well, these are kinda like that, except that they are made with whole wheat and baked, not fried, but fear not, they are every bit as

Adobo- Lime Roasted Acorn Squash

We spent the past weekend in Invermere, BC.  Matt had arranged a trip in Panorama, and I decided that it would be nice for me and the girls to tag along for the adventure.  Preparing to travel with two small children and a couple of dogs is no easy task, but after loading up the truck with what appeared