This is based on a recipe from drfuhrman.com. It is a delicious split pea soup with some extras that give the flavor an interesting twist. I simplified the instructions to make it easier to prepare.....For...
With the rising prices of meat and my pocket book getting smaller and smaller, I have started to experiment with lentils and beans. It's cheap, easy, flavorful, and packed full of protein. Please note...
The richness of Saigon Cinnamon flavors this salad, created by Chef Suzanne Goin of Lucques in Los Angeles. Dates, carrots and toasted pine nuts add color and complexity to the couscous.
From Best of the Best from America Cookbook by Gwen McKeen and Barbara Moseley, c. 2005. "Made with bacon and ground beef, this is a tasty side dish for a barbecue, but could be served as a main dish any...
This is easy, quick, and delicious! The fresh rosemary and garlic make the beans taste heavenly. To make this even quicker, just cook it in the microwave.
I developed this recipe (over time) after I had a bowl just like this in a restaurant. It is a favorite that I return to again and again. My version is a bit healthier than a typical restaurant since I...
This is a spinoff of Giada De Laurentiis' recipe "Vegetable Fritto Misto. She used four kinds of vegetables. I decided just to use one. These taste a bit like peanuts.
This is a very easy chili recipe I got from a Pampered Chef recipe called Hearty Six-Can Chili I found a few years ago and just leave out the 10 3/4 oz can of condensed cream of mushroom soup. I love to...
This simple, refreshing salad has a nice little "bite" from cider vinegar and Dijon mustard, plus it's well-seasoned with sage and a little garlic and onion. Something different for your next barbecue!...
Toss plum tomatoes with white and green beans to make this tomato salad. Parmesan and Italian dressing finish this Tomato Salad with Italian Beans recipe. .
Feel free to experiment with your own combinations of vegetables and spices in this. I like it with the quantities as described below, but this is an easy-to-tweak recipe, and it's fun to play with different...
"Spiced Chickpeas with Yogurt and Crunchy Pita I love tiss'ye for many of the same reasons I'm fond of eggplant fatteh: It packs a variety of textures and bold flavors into one simple, comfort-food dish-which...
Great recipe. I would tell my kids that this was green alien soup. If you like your soup chunkier, process only half of the soup. Original recipe from "Reader's Digest"
I needed something unique to take to a cookout and wanted to keep it fresh and vegetarian. This is an original recipe (aka I just made it up :) ) But it turned out delish! This would be great as a lunch,...
This recipe was given to me by my friend Jane about 20 years ago. Sweet and spicy. They are a staple at our cookouts or perfect in the winter. Just add franks for a hearty comfort meal.
Borracho is translated from Spanish to English as drunk. It specifically refers to the beer that is an added ingredient. If you are unable to soak the beans overnight just account for additional cooking...
WONDERFUL flavor, so easy, and LOW FAT! Tastes lightly smoky and very distinctive. Just throw everything in a pot and boil! This soup was so delicious, I felt had to share.
If you've ever eaten "Cincinnati Chili" at Gold Star Chili, Empress Chili, or Skyline Chili restaurants in Cincinnati, Ohio and liked it, then you'll love this recipe. It's really "Greek Chili" and most...
The healthiest and most promising baked beans of all as if it is, Low in Calories , Very Low in Saturated Fat, Very Low in Sodium, Very Low in Sugar, Very High in Calcium, Dietary Fiber, Iron, Manganese,...
I created this recipe for a chili cook off at my fiances work, and it won! I even made a double batch and it was gone in minutes! I think it's a completely original spin on chili with an asian flare!
I make bean salads all the time. I wanted to change things up a bit from my usual vinegar or lemon juice vinaigrette. I like this on it's own as a snack or add fresh bread, boiled potatoes or rice for...
Make this as spicy as you like by adjusting the dried chili pepper flakes and jalapeno amounts, my family likes extreme heat so I use 2 jalapeno peppers --- for even more flavor add in a small bottle of...
Beans do not grow on the farm. Lima beans do, but alas no Great Beans, kidney beans, or pinto beans. This occurred to me this day and this moment after spending a heated afternoon pulling lima beans from...
I made this tonight for dinner and fell in love. Please used the stewed tomatoes! Lately I have been using shallots in the place of onions because I have a ton of them. Sorry for the weird amount on the...
This is a wonderful and flavorful side-dish from Taste of Home that I make often. It makes a lot, but I simply place left-overs in the freezer with great results. Depending on your family's preference,...