by Admin | Nov 12, 2020 | Side Dishes, Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
This hearty, crumb-topped main dish is ideal for parties. It will serve six to eight people generously and still leave plenty to freeze in small portions for easy weeknight suppers. Using dried beans gives the dish superior texture and the beans a chance to soak up...
by Admin | Nov 11, 2020 | Side Dishes, Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
Marinating onions in lime juice for just 15 minutes develops the flavors of a quick-stir fruit salsa. Taste the jalapeño before you add it to the salsa; fresh chiles can vary in heat and intensity.YIELD: SERVES 4½ cup chopped white onion, plus ⅓ cup minced white...
by Admin | Nov 10, 2020 | Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
Use this basic recipe to prepare beans. Adding aromatics (such as onion, garlic, and herbs) will flavor the beans and their broth, but leave a neutral flavor for any type of recipe. Kombu (dried kelp) helps reduce beans’ gas-producing properties.2 cups dried beans,...
by Admin | Nov 9, 2020 | Lunch, Pasta, Noodles, Dumplings
Baked cannelloni is a lighter alternative to lasagna and has the same big, bold flavors. YIELD: SERVES 4 SAUCE 1½ tsp. olive oil½ small onion, finely chopped (½ cup)1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)½ tsp. rubbed sage½ tsp. dried oregano1 14.5-oz. can diced fire-roasted...
by Admin | Nov 8, 2020 | Lunch, Pasta, Noodles, Dumplings
Italy meets Mexico in this easy casserole made where corn tortillas are used as the lasagna noodles. YIELD: SERVES 6 2 tsp. olive oil1 lb. Swiss chard, stems and leaves separated, chopped1 large onion, chopped (about 1½ cups)4 cloves garlic, minced (about 4 tsp.)4½...
