by Admin | Jun 20, 2020 | Entrées
By the end of each summer many people are hard-pressed to find new ways to prepare the seemingly endless gifts of squash that arrive on their doorsteps from overenthusiastic gardening neighbors. I relish the Mexican flavors of beans, chiles, and sour cream, and think...
by Admin | Jun 20, 2020 | Lunch, Pasta, Noodles, Dumplings
When I want a stick-to-the-ribs dish I make these hearty enchiladas. Delicate wheat tortillas are filled with black beans and cream cheese and rolled, then topped with a flavorful tomato chili sauce and baked until bubbly. SERVES 4 1ВЅ cups dried black beans 2 medium...
by Admin | Jun 19, 2020 | Lunch
Bean lovers take note: The gutsy sauce in this preparation makes these beans irresistible. This would be a good choice for a potluck or party dish, and it can be easily doubled. Serve as is or over hot cooked rice. SERVES 4 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions,...
by Admin | Jun 19, 2020 | Main Courses, Pasta, Noodles, Dumplings
Here two classic favorites are combined macaroni and cheese and cauliflower in cheese sauce to make a standout casserole that is rich and satisfying. SERVES 4 1 cup macaroni, cooked and drained (2 cups cooked) 1 small to medium cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets...
by Admin | Jun 19, 2020 | Lunch, Main Courses
A myth has developed that says that eggplant must be salted before it is cooked in order to remove its bitterness and/or cut down on its absorption of oil during cooking. I have cooked eggplant in myriad ways and have experimented with both the salted and unsalted...
