Have you ever tried the Black Bean Tostada Pizzas at California Pizza Kitchen? They are absolutely bomb! They are also inspired by the traditional tostada. However, these tostadas are inspired by those tostada pizzas! Are you confused? Well, traditional tostada involve fried or baked tostada shells topped with bean (or […]
As a vegetarian, my favorite form of protein for Mexican dishes is black beans. This version is based on how this classic dish is made at the restaurant Chipotle Mexican Grill. It involves simple flavors including onion, garlic, jalapeño, cumin and oregano. There are other versions Mexican style black bean […]
Who doesn’t love a good quesadilla? As a vegetarian, it’s usually my go to dish to order in most restaurants. Many restaurants actually list quesadillas as an appetizer instead of as an entrée. However, I usually prefer this as my main dish. 🙂 My favorite variety of quesadilla is black […]
Is it just me or are you totally obsessed with Nachos too?! They are definitely one of my favorite foods of all time. If I see vegetarian nachos on the menu at a restaurant, you can bet that’s what I am going to order it! Although they are technically an […]
Hi! I'm Chaitra, a 30 something, wifey, and foodie. I was born in Bangalore, India but grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, IL. I'm a medical device engineer who's passionate about food, home decor, and entertaining. I invite you to join my adventures in cooking and in life. :)
