You'll find similar salads at many German BBQs or on cold buffets. It is quick and simple, can be prepared ahead and makes a good vegetarian meal with some whole wheat bread and butter. I love kidney beans...
A delicious vegitarian dish. "Musaqa'a (moo-sa-KAH) is similar to French ratatouille. Though the pronunciation is the same, and both contain eggplant, this vegetarian dish is not the same as Greek moussaka....
Although 'creamy' tells us it probably isn't healthy, these combined healthy ingredients provide a creamy texture that I just can't resist. After wanting to recreate a lentil salad I had from a local market,...
This chili is typical of those found in homes and restaurants in the eastern US. It's often served over cooked elbow macaroni. Adapted from "Vegan Planet" cookbook by Robin Robertson.
My mother made the best Ham & Bean Soup, my recipe is AS CLOSE to hers as I could duplicate from memory; now my own family and friends love it too. It's a long list of ingredients, but oh the resulting...
This is my favorite chili as it has more of a smoke flavor rather than a lot of heat. But you can add more heat to your liking with fresh jalapeno or long red chili peppers. The chipotle pepper are what...
I have been making my beans this way for years... They are quick and easy to throw together when you are trying to get a meal on the table. Great flavor, and good with hotdogs and brown bread!
This is a great starter for a summertime BBQ or meal-type salad. Originally from a July 1983 issue of Bon Apetit that featured "New Soups for Summer".Chill time is not included in prep time.
This is a good party dip, and is very healthy. I made plain hummus before but always thought it needed some flavor, well the sun-dried tomatoes did that for me! Hope you enjoy it!
Popular dish fron portugal, where broad beans are very popular. Anyone with a garden space grows them and they are ready for picking now. We are having these tonight with chicken and potatoes. Simple to...
The original recipe was from an excellent cook in Michoacan who has long since left this earth. She gave her recipes to her daughter who gave me two, the chile rellenos and frijoles. The best refried beans...
I made this on a whim to take to a friends dinner party. It was so easy to make, and the end result was a dip that no on had ever tried before, but really enjoyed. It has a very earthy taste and goes really...
Another recipe from my family recipe book I received as a wedding present. I haven't made this yet, but it sounds perfect for a cold day or football sunday!!
I made this recently and thought it was delicious! I did not see anything exactly like it on Recipe Zaar so I decided to post it. This was originally from "Beat That" Cookbook by Ann Hodgman. I found it...
On a cold day a pot of Pintos will hit the spot. Add a cake of Grandpas Cornbread and some chopped onions and you have a meal! The prep and cooking times will vary depending on which methods you use.
Thumbing through an old magazine and this recipe caught my eye because it uses liquid smoke (I have some that's just been sitting in my pantry - can't remember what I originally bought it for). Have also...
My father always made the baked beans in our house. He never wrote the recipe down so this is how I've adapted it to make in a crockpot. We used to have them with Hot dogs and brown bread on Saturday nights...
An authentic Szechuan dish, served in the best Chinese restaurants. You can serve it as an entree in a multi-course Chinese dinner or as an unusual vegetable dish in a western style meal.
This is a recipe I just created. It is vegetarian. Feel free to make any substitutions, omit or add anything you like. Including the addition of meat. Make it your own.
This is a super easy hummus recipe in which you don't need tahini and the result is still great tasting & creamy. Not the most amazing hummus in the world but if your into cutting fat & calories this is...
Ancient Egyptians, using available cooking oil and forgetting the Tabasco sauce and butter spray, might have enjoyed a very similar fried treat. Before serving you may use a spray butter topping on them...
Nigerian Bean Cakes. This is a recipe from my husband's step mum who lived in Nigeria for 15 years. Cooking time does not include soaking. The koose will expand a little during frying. Start with small...
The best I've ever eaten; it's addictive. The Dressing is the key!...Repeat after me...Green Goddess, only! If you can't find it in the market, use Recipe #73913. This can be made ahead and served cold....
This is a delightful salad and the dressing is made with an avocado base, sour cream, green chilies, milk and minced garlic. It adds a zesty flavor without being too spicy for those who don't care for...
I adopted this recipe September 2006. It's great on it's own. For a lower fat version I used Smoked Pork Bones instead of the Meat. Great served with a Mexican entree and rice.
Excellent side dish for buffet or picnic. Could easily be adapted as a vegan dish by substituting vege broth for the chicken and omitting the prosciutto.
This is the classic Southern method of cooking up a "mess of beans". If you don't like cooking without measurements then don't try this one. If you're adventuresome and like to cook like my grandmother,...
I got this recipe from one of my Better Homes & Garden cook books. My family loved it the first time I made it. I just estimated the prep time. Try it.
I love this salad, the ingredients and the flavors are great. It is a fresh yet flavorful salad that can be used as a side dish or main dish lunch as I usually make it. I found this recipe in The Arab...
From The Church Supper Cookbook, Edited by David Joachim, c. 2005. Easy & inexpensive dish to cook. Serve with salad and garlic bread. Recipe by Harriet E. Oinonen.