This is another take on an Italian favorite, minestra. I picked up some great chorizo at Natural Grocers the other day, and decided stew would be the healthiest of the options that I imagined! And since our meals have taken on an international flair lately, why not make a Mexican minestra. It’s a great one…
Tag: beans
Green Bean Arugula Salad
I’m making salads with what I have in the garden. The only thing I wish I had added to this one was some of the sorrel. It’s a great summer salad that keeps wonderfully. PrintGreen Bean Arugula Salad Prep Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 10 IngredientsExtra virgin olive oil Garlic cloves, roughly chopped Blanched green…
Garlic Green Beans
Recently, I cooked a family meal for eight at the hunting lodge. Since it’s summer, there were lots of veggies, some from our gardens. I had cherry tomatoes, green olives, and green pepper slices sitting on the counter, when they arrived. Also, I blanched some broccoli and tossed it with extra virgin olive oil, garlic,…
Baked Beans
It was a week for ribs, coleslaw, and baked beans (at Dot’s). Don says this picture doesn’t look like baked beans, but it is, and they’re delicious (there’s a strip of baked ham on top). PrintBaked Beans Prep Time: 15 minutes Yield: Serves 6-8 Ingredients2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil (or use fat rendered from…
Beef and Pasta Soup
No matter what time of year it is, I can never seem to get enough soup. For even more of a comfort meal, pair this with Toasted Cheese Breadsticks. For almost any soup, the amounts you add of any ingredient are up to your taste. They’re definitely a great way to use up leftovers. When…