​This recipe was a happy accident after I sort of guessed what was in a dish I liked. It came out much different from what I was shooting for, but tastes like a bowl of awesomeness. Chicken, spinach, heavy cream, garlic, parmesan...what's not to love?

​This is a Christmassy kind of drink that I like to make in batches and bottle up as gifts. I’m not a huge fan of cranberries, but cranberries and alcoholic beverages is a match in my book. The sweetness and tartness not only adds a bite to the drink, but also takes the edge off the alcohol.

One of the ingredients is Fernet, which can be a bit polarizing because it is an intensely bitter and spicy alcohol. It’s an Italian liqueur that is made from herbs and spices, and was originally a medicine. Like cilantro, folks seem to either LOVE it or they HATE it, with no in-between. The herbs and spices here are a great add to this drink.
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Seriously, I could eat this nonsense all day, every day and never get bored.
This recipe is for my meal prep strategy, where I get about 12 servings. Cut this recipe in half if needed.

Ingredients

• 2 Cups Basmati Rice, thoroughly rinsed
• 2 Cans Black Beans, rinsed
• 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Large Yellow Onion, diced
• 1 Large Green Bell Pepper, diced
• 1 Large Red Bell Pepper, diced
• ​1 jalapeno, diced (optional)
  
• 5 - 6 Garlic Cloves, minced
• 1 Can Tomato Sauce
• 1 1/2 Tsp Cumin
• 2 Tsp Paprika
• 1/2 Tsp Cayenne
• 3 1/2 Tsp Salt (less, if desired)
• 1 Tsp Pepper
• 2 Cups Corn Kernels
• 2 Cups Chicken Stock (Or Vegetable Broth for a vegan dish)
• 6 Green Onions, sliced
• 1 bunch Cilantro, chopped (1 1/2 Cups)
• Juice of 1 Lemon

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This salad is perfect for parties this time of year. Cherry tomatoes will give each bite a "pop," but I prefer diced Roma. Eat it as a salad, or serve up like salsa with corn chips!

Ingredients:

• 3 ears of cooked sweet corn, cut from cobs
• 1 sweet red pepper, diced
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 avocados
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved OR 3 Roma tomatoes diced
• 1 jalapeno, diced (Optional)