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Showing posts with label Dinner. Show all posts
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Sunday, June 21, 2015

Chipotle Black Bean Burgers, Y U M.

Chipotle Black Bean Burgers


I recently within the past couple of years decided that I really, really like black bean burgers. 
Except when I'm actually craving a hamburger--different textures.
Anyways, I've been telling Scott for a while now that I was going to find a recipe that we would like.

 TA-DA.

I'll just have to make them again when he gets back.
But I won't complain. 
 


Four burgers:
* 1 (14.5 oz) can of black beans, drained and rinsed
* 2 Tbs. minced white onion
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/4 cup chopped almonds
* 1/2 cup corn (can use frozen corn, thawed)
* 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
* 4 Tbs. jarred chipotle spread 
(3 Tbs. for mixture, 1 Tbs. for buns)
* 1 egg
* 4 sliced pepper jack cheese
* 4 onion buns, split and lightly toasted
* mixed greens
* sliced avocado or guacamole
* coarse salt, to taste


{Preheat oven to 425}
In a large bowl, add the beans and lightly mash with a fork. Add the onions, garlic, almonds, corn, cilantro, 2 Tbs. chipotle spread, egg and a small pinch of coarse salt. 
Mix to combine.

Using your hands, equally form the mixture into 4 patties. 
Arrange on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Carefully flip, add the cheese and bake for 8 to 10 more.

Spread the remaining chipotle spread on the bottom of each toasted bun and serve with greens and avocado slices. 
Or I just used the fresh guacamole that I made yesterday. 

Easy&Delicious.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

It only gets better with age.


One reoccurring lesson that I keep learning from my 
Grandma&Bompa is this:

It only gets better with age. 
Life. 
Love.
Marriage.
Family.
Adventure.

The week my grandparents visited was completely amazing 
and worth a million lasting memories---
a couples trip that Scott and I will never forget. 
One week, five different cities.
 We learned so much about my Grandpa and Grandma, 
from stories told and just by observation. 
They are the most kind, generous, humble, and loving couple I know. 
Making friends and lasting impressions wherever they go.


Thank you Bompa&Grandma for gracing us with your presence and filling our home and hearts with your love! 
Thank you for constantly spoiling my baby dog. 
Thank you for being such a great example to Scott and I! 
Thank you for exploring new places with us 
and laughing hysterically. 
Thank you for just being so great! 

Tryon Palace. New Bern.
Feeding the goats at Mike's Farm.
Showing Bompa the tractor graveyard.

Horse carriage tour.




We all LOVE desserts way too much.



"Best shrimp&grits."

They had to document this moment when I ordered sea food for dinner.
The gorgeous Boone Hall Plantation.

This is the lake where Allie&Noah jump in!


And this is where Ryan Reynolds&Blake Lively were married.
This is where Noah eats dinner with Allie's family in their backyard.




The Angle Tree.

My dream home!!!
Margaritaville. Myrtle Beach.





They love the beach.



There you have it,
It only gets better with age.

Friday, August 29, 2014

Forever memories.

SISTER
Noun: A person who's been where you've been; someone who you can call when things aren't going right; is more than just family; a sister is a forever friend.

I had the opportunity to have my sister go back to North Carolina with me for a month when I left Utah. The last month of her summer, the summer before she became a junior. We were so excited to have sister time and new adventures. 

Scott&I enjoyed having her around and I loved watching them get to know each other on a deeper level. Loved watching Scott teach her in the kitchen, loved going to the beach and laying out, loved making crafts, loved watching chick flicks, loved sharing secrets. It seriously was the best month. Having my husband home and my sister in my home!!!!

Here are some pictures of our adventures while she was here. 
Thanks MaKenzi for helping my transition back home & making lasting memories together. I love you!















Thank you, Sissy!! 
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