Category Archives: Beans

Squash Casserole Convert

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Jennifer

I have never, in my 44 years, craved or even given much thought to, squash casserole. To begin with, I don’t find those two words, ‘squash’ and ‘casserole’ very appealing, but it is also a traditionally southern dish and I … Continue reading →

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White Bean & Tuna Spread

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Jennifer

Quick, healthy and deeeeelicious! This makes a nice appetizer or yummy, light lunch. Make it all fancy by laying an arugula leaf after spreading on a Finn Crisp cracker. 1 thick slice red onion, roughly chopped 1 fat garlic clove … Continue reading →

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Edamame Spread

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Jennifer

I am trying to figure out other uses for the spread. Along side crisp wonton chips would be good, but what else? Any ideas? Please share! Continue reading →

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3 Bean Soup with Kale

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Jennifer

I love any sort of bean soup: Brazilian black bean, classic navy bean, Mexican pinto bean, Italian cannellini or middle eastern chickpea– I love them all, indiscriminately, regardless of their ethnicity– I’m super open-minded like that.To this bean soup I added … Continue reading →

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Mexican-American Pizza

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Jennifer

With three ethnicities represented in this recipe, something’s got to be good about it, right? This is cool because it can so easily be vegetarian (hold the chicken) and no one would know. Heaving with beans, cheese and chillies, I … Continue reading →

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Pasta with Healthy(er) Meatballs, Kale, Cannellini Beans and Tomato Jus

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Jennifer

This is a yummy way to get kale into your family. I actually used collard greens, because I love them, but any dark, leafy green would work in this recipe. The meatballs are delish– if you don’t want to use … Continue reading →

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Chickpea Curry with Lime Pickle

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Jennifer

I am key-razy about lime pickle! Spicy, salty and sour- it is a great condiment served simply along side of grilled fish, but incorporated into a dish, like a curry and its affects are transformative. If you like the salty/sour/bitter taste … Continue reading →

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Bean with Bacon Soup

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Jennifer

This is one of my favourites from way back. I usually make it with dried Cannellini beans, but didn’t have any soaked. I whipped this up, using a tin of beans, in 30 minutes—leave out the carrot and it would … Continue reading →

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Hippy Stew (Azuki Beans with Caramelized Leeks and Quinoa)

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Jennifer

Azuki beans are hugely popular legumes in Japan and other parts of Asia; second only to soybeans (edemame). Interestingly, they are use primarily in sweet dishes, like Youkan (a jellied candy made from azuki bean paste and sugar), but they … Continue reading →

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Baja Black Beans

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Jennifer

 ’Baja Black Beans’ I like the alliteration. Okay, I’ve never been to Baja, California, but I do love black beans and cook them often in as many different ways as possible. I love these– the orange juice brings a slight sweetness … Continue reading →

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