Guilt-Free Cinco de Mayo

Guilt-Free Cinco de Mayo

It’s that time of year again. Cinco de Mayo time!  YUM!!!!

Seeing that I wrote about this last year, you can probably pick up on the fact that I love any excuse to eat Mexican (Tex-Mex) style cuisine. I know the holiday is pretty much an American thing, but whatever. I’ll eat my Fish Tacos and Fresh guac with pride and pleasure.

Oh, and did I mention that I’ll totally do it guilt free? Oh yes I will. Below is my Guilt-Free Cinco de Mayo menu this year.

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Strawberry Season

Strawberry Season

Strawberry season is upon us.  YAY!!! Maybe it stems back from my childhood when we had strawberries and raspberries planted in our side garden, (or maybe it’s just because they’re freaking delicious!) but strawberry season is one of my favorite seasons of the year.  Fresh, local strawberries are always the best.  Not only because it’s earth happy, but they really do taste better when they’re grown in your vicinity and not from halfway around the world.

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Curried Cauliflower

Curried Cauliflower

Okay, I'm not going to lie to you.  Cauliflower? I was skeptical.  The only time I'd ever eaten cauliflower before was when it was the only thing left on the sad veggie tray someone brought to the party in attempt to be healthy.  Oh, and covered in ranch dressing. (Side note... I am that person that brings veggies to parties now... just saying.) 

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Spring into Salads

Spring into Salads

The weather is warming up, and all I can think about right now is fresh veggies!  I love veggies all year round, don’t get me wrong.  But while in the cooler months I steam, roast, and add veggies to soups and stews when it gets warmer I just want them fresh!  There’s something about that cool, crisp taste of fresh fruits and veggies that I just can’t get enough of. 

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