This is excellent meal for winter time. It is important to use natural beans, not canned, because canned have certain taste which can spoil the meal. Soak...
A fresh, light and tangy vegetarian summer salad. I use cans of pre-cooked chickpeas. The ratio of avocado, red peppers and onion can be changed according...
Have you ever had those fish shaped treats filled with red bean paste from Japantown? or round freshly made (I have no idea what they are called, best...
Source: Lucy Buffett (Jimmy Buffett's sister; her restaurant is located in Gulf Shores, AL) I have made this many times and I always get compliments. This...
From a recipe card set of twenty plus years ago it's deliciously different and a great addition to a picnic basket. I've also made this up as a side dish...
Back in the days when I was cooking a lot with wine & mixers & cordials, etc, I squirreled away my version of baked beans. Today it resurfaced, & here...
Smoked paprika is a master of illusion. Its deep flavor has the power to trick your brain (and your taste buds) into thinking that whatever dish it seasons-including...
From Elizabeth Baird's blog, an easy hummus with variations. Apparently, putting the garlic in the food processor can make it bitter, so stir in finely...
This recipe is from Leite's Culinaria. I have made these several times and enjoyed them. Do not use Mexican Chorizo. Chourice may be bought online@ www.linguicia.com...
I usually make tomato-ey, spicy bean recipes, but this one is different since even though it does have chili peppers in it, it really is mild (or maybe...
I couldn't believe how extraordinary split-peas taste when combined with caraway seeds. You could add bacon or ham, but I think it tastes just fine without...
This easy white bean dip is loaded with flavor. Slather it on crostini cut from a good crusty baguette and you'll be transported to the South of France....
Born in Brooklyn I got the opportunity to have some of the best Italian food outside of Italy. My Mother from Italy has since passed and I did not write...
Pretty contrast in color and flavors; make sure to use mild onions. Add some of the lemon's zest, if you like. From "Diabetes Cooking for Everyone", by...
I love this combo of beans and squash for its well-balanced flavors. It is also fast and inexpensive (YAY!). Plan ahead & precook dried garbanzos for even...
This Israeli/Middle Eastern-inspired couscous salad with elements of Spanish cuisine is full of healthy ingredients and easy to make. If you can't find...
This is a dish that is great for those days when it is just a lot of work to cook. Can be prepared ahead and frozen or simply prepared and eaten. My father...
This came from a computer software program that I can no longer find. Makes a great picnic dish -- really, really good! Noone will guess the surprise ingredient:...
An excellent pot luck or OAMC recipe that I got from a friend at a pot luck dinner several years ago. Serves 25 or more and freezes well. Good served as...
A simple beans and greens with Gnocchi - Pretty close to what I found in a fancy Italian restaurant nearby, except I didn't have exactly what they used...
There is ground beef listed in the ingredients, but it's just as good without the meat. It's also easily doubled if you want to take it to a pot luck....
This recipe is really a base, and you can take it and make any number of variations- add chopped sauteed vegetables or different seasonings to change the...
A fast dip, great for last minute company. It improves while it sits, but it doesn't need meld time to be ready to serve right away. This recipe was created...