Beans and Legumes

Crispy Bacon and Lentil Stew with Fresh Carrot Tops

April 29, 2013
Bacon and Lentil Stew

You know I can hear you, right? You’re wondering what would possess me to make lentil stew, when it’s springtime and people are looking for salads and grilling recipes. Let me just say that as far as I’m concerned, anytime of the year is perfect for a stew recipe, especially when the main ingredients are [...]

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You Can Count on Recipes Passed from Friend to Friend – Spicy Three Bean Dip with Chips

December 27, 2012
Carol

When I need a go-to recipe, I count on friends to come through. Family tested recipes are all well and good, but why not mix it up and serve up something new?

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A Spicy Guest Post for Chickpea Curry (Chhole)

May 14, 2012
Spicy Chickpea Curry

Guest posts give me the opportunity to experience the kitchen through another cook’s eyes. More often than not, these wonderful cooks prompt me to try foods I might not otherwise have put on the menu. That was the case with this Indian chickpea curry recipe from Rachna Parmar. Just a look at the ingredient list [...]

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Keep That Sugar Out of My Baked Beans

November 30, 2011
Baked Beans and Pork 4

Pork and beans – a classic combination, right? There’s something about a juicy forkful of pork smothered in creamy baked beans that seems to make people happy – especially me!

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