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Pork Tenderloin with Mango Salsa

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Pork Tenderloin with Mango Salsa - I Say Nomato Nightshade Free Food Blog

Hello, I’m Cristina from I Say Nomato! Today I’m sharing a recipe that features not only tomato and pepper-free salsa (my specialty), but is so easy to throw together!

Mr. Nomato and I lived in the Caribbean for two years, on a tiny, tiny island. There are two things you need to know about this island. One, is that it only has one road. One crazy, terrifying road that I never shifted above 3rdgear on ever because if I did, I would probably die. The other thing you need to know is that this island is covered in goats.

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Spaghetti Squash with Chicken and Caramelized Onions

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Fall has officially arrived! I live in Texas, so it doesn’t quite feel like fall weather yet, but it certainly isn’t summer anymore. As soon as fall arrives, I bring out all of my favorite fall ingredients. Some of my favorite fall ingredients are pumpkin (duh!), apples, pomegranate, pecans and squash. There are so many varieties of squash to work with, but spaghetti squash has to be my favorite. [Read more…]

Kale Salad with Quinoa, Sweet Potatoes and Cucumber

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Kale Salad with Quinoa, Sweet Potatoes and Cucumbers

Happy Monday! Becca here from Two Places at Once. I’m so excited to share my fist post on My Cooking Spot.

I’m a big fan of easy, healthy and hearty meals. A meal doesn’t need to take two hours to meet any of those criteria. I also like meals that can be eaten as leftovers. It’s way more affordable and you get to enjoy a delicious meal multiple times. Luckily, this kale salad with quinoa makes a huge portion and it super easy. [Read more…]

Roasted Vegetable and Blue Cheese Quinoa

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Delicious roasted vegetables plus flavorful blue cheese tossed with quinoa makes for a tasty and nourishing side dish or light meal

Roasted Vegetable and Blue Cheese Quinoa

Roasted vegetables are my favorite things on Earth. I could eat roasted vegetables every day, and pretty much every vegetable tastes good roasted. Ok, so not celery but every other one I can think of is delicious.

They’re basically person. Roasted vegetables are simple to make. They taste great, and it’s super easy to eat a lot of vegetables in one sitting since the vegetables cook down so much. You can add them to so many things to improve the taste and nourishing benefits… grilled cheese, salsa, sauce, soup, and hummus. Yay for more veggies! [Read more…]