Michael and I celebrated our anniversary yesterday, and after putting the boys to bed early, I made a special dinner that included these green beans along with a new recipe for maple and black pepper roasted chicken, which was to die for. It’s from a new cookbook that I’m reviewing, so be on the lookout [...]
Slow Cooker Four Bean Baked Beans
August 1, 2007 By 4 Comments
When I was growing up, baked beans were a delicious part of all our cook outs and potlucks. Cans of pork and beans were mixed with ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and onions, then baked in the oven. Sometimes strips of bacon were laid on top, creating a smoky aroma and flavor that reminds me [...]
Green Bean Casserole with Three Mushrooms
November 25, 2006 By 2 Comments
This version of the classic green bean casserole from America’s Test Kitchen really jazzes it up and makes an incredibly flavorful dish. No cans of soup here, just fresh green beans with a lovely rich cream sauce and three kinds of mushrooms. The porcinis and creminis lend a nice woodsy flavor to the dish. If [...]
Slow Cooker Cuban-Style Black Beans with Rice
June 26, 2006 By 30 Comments
Hummus bi Tahini
March 29, 2006 By 8 Comments
I was first introduced to hummus while working in Saudi Arabia. The cafeteria cooks on the Saudi Aramco compound made some really excellent hummus. The color was almost like alabaster and the texture was very smooth. The local pita was very thin, and we would take a torn piece between the thumb and index finger [...]
Layered Bean Dip and a Tribute to Fundraiser Cookbooks
February 18, 2006 By Leave a Comment
I have a relatively small collection of fundraiser cookbooks. One is from my grandmother’s church, two are from hospital auxiliary groups, two are from elementary schools, two are from overseas women’s groups, and one is from a law firm that donated the proceeds to charity. I would really like to have more fundraiser cookbooks, because [...]
Andrea’s Red Rice and Beans
February 15, 2006 By 1 Comment
I’ve been making this dish for about eight years. This little creation was my attempt to eat healthy on a budget. It’s a take-off on hispanic beans and rice using some Sazon Goya, black beans, garbanzos, yellow corn, and tomatoes. It makes a good sized batch, and you can freeze it in small containers to [...]
Black Bean Soup
January 19, 2006 By 2 Comments
Another regular from our winter soup kitchen. It’s very easy and tasty, great for a quick weeknight meal. Puréed black beans, salsa, and cilantro give this soup a great consistency and flavor. It’s delicious served with tortilla chips and a queso dip.
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