Avocado Toast, Pinto Beans & Tomato
This months theme is tasty, inexpensive and wholesome meals for college students in need of sustenance.
Tag: Beans Grains Lentils & Legumes
Soupe Au Pistou
Now that we’ve moved back across the pond, I’m in search of a replacement for my Chicago community garden. I miss picking-my-own from my pint sized bed. In the meantime, with an abundance of fresh, locally grown English produce, I picked up some peas – in …read more
Mediterranean White Bean Dip
White beans are not just for winter and provide a great vehicle for flavor in the final of our trio of chilled summer dips.
Chilled Black Bean Dip
Black turtle beans were hard to find in England 8 years ago and when I did they were intimidating. Although they looked delicate and pretty, they were dried, hard, black, and shiny so I wasn’t convinced that I could turn them into anything appetizing. My exposure …read more
Summer Dips Made Easy
Inside my fridge lies a myriad of random pots filled with leftovers. The pantry is lined with a legion of sample spices and heirloom beans from suppliers all over the country. My counter is decked with 3 slow cookers and an Instant Pot, and my kitchen is in constant …read more
Vegetarian Bolognese for Two
Preparing meals for two isn’t confined to the lifestyles of empty nesters and single parents. In our many hours of research, we’ve learned that single friends regularly use their crock pot to cook for two – dinner for the evening and a hot lunch the following …read more
African National Dishes: Tanzanian Black Eyed Peas & Coconut Curry
We’re excited to be growing our business and have recently upgraded our website and blog. You will continue to receive our weekly recipe but please let us know if you have any problems reaching the blog posts. We recommend that you update your bookmarks to …read more
Brazilian Feijoada
The Meg and Jane show got off to a strong start last week at our first show of the season at OLPH in Glenview.Â
Turkish Red Lentil & Bulgur Soup
the zen of slow cooking heads East to Turkey this week to champion grains and lentils in a fiber dense, nutrient rich soup.
Mixed Bean Pie & Cornbread Crust
“It’s continuing traditions that are well-established for a reason…” “New World food is exciting, tasty, healthy, romantic, and possibly, easier on the earth” – Steve Sando’s thoughts on using beans indigenous to The Americas (Rancho Gordo Beans)Â
Mulligatawny Soup
Mulligatawny Soup, the first in our trio of recipes from the Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center cookbook this month, was submitted by Lila Bondy.
Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup
I am constantly surprised at how my girls are always after something to eat. Honestly there are times when you would think I’ve been starving them, especially after school pick up when their brains are frazzled after a long day and they’ve had 40 minutes …read more
