Tag Archives: beans

Not Quite Minestrone

Posted on 05/08/2013 by

For those folks who believe that minestrone should be made only with vegetables I suggest you cover your ears and hum. Or if it must have tomato in it. I am. Of course I am also really enjoying what a … Continue reading →

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Squash Stuffed with Lentils and Spice

Posted on 04/13/2013 by

Who says a dish needs meat to be filling and good? Well me most of the time, but this turned out really good without any meat. The spices mixed nicely with the lentils and slow stewing the beans gave them … Continue reading →

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Mexican Salad

Posted on 04/09/2013 by

Broken tortilla chips can be added to give this a little more crunch if desired. Layered Mexican Salad For Beans 1/2 lb black beans 1 cup red chili sauce or salsa 4 green onions white and green parts chopped and … Continue reading →

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Posted on 03/26/2013 by

The roasted red bell peppers really add a nice sweetness to this standard dish. The measurements below are just estimates since I like to flavor by taste. Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus 1 lb garbanzo beans 2 red bell peppers … Continue reading →

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Hearty White Bean and Mushroom Soup

Posted on 03/20/2013 by

This is a simple soup with fancy ingredients. The dried mushroom stock is the secret to the roboust flavors of the broth. It tastes great the second day as well. Cannellini Bean Soup with Sausage and Mushrooms 1 cup dried … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Peppers Again!

Posted on 02/26/2013 by

What can we say, but there are almost as many ways to stuff a pepper as there are to stuff a chicken. This recipe took advantage of many leftover ingredients from an earlier taco night but nothing says you cannot … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Some Chili cause it’s Chilly

Posted on 02/24/2013 by

Nothing warms you up like a bowl of chili. Try one of these for inspiration. The standard. Or maybe a little more exotic. Or maybe a little color blind. Don’t forget the cornbread.

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Pepper-Crusted Rack of Lamb over Creamy Cannellinis

Posted on 12/05/2012 by

Someone was very, very happy with her birthday meal. Creamy Cannellini Beans 8 ounces dried cannellini beans 4 garlic cloves, sliced thin 2 tbsp fresh rosemary black pepper lemon juice olive oil 1/4 cup Romano Soak beans overnight. Toss in … Continue reading →

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White Bean Crostini

Posted on 11/10/2012 by

We made this appetizer on a night friends were coming over. We kept sampling, and sampling, and sampling some more. We still had some when they arrived, but it’s a good thing we were serving a big meal. White Bean … Continue reading →

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Spicy Black Bean Soup with Bacon Avocado Dressing

Posted on 10/17/2012 by

We love soups in the fall and winter and recently we had a cold front hit. The spiciness of this soup pairs well with the creaminess of the dressing. If you don’t have dried peppers, you can adjust the heat … Continue reading →

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