Archive for the 'Grains and Beans' Category

Beans Cooked in a Pot (Frijoles de Olla) Recipe

1 lb Beans - black, turtle, pink, or pinto
An earthenware bean pot (I used my crock pot)
10 c Hot water
1/4 c White onion, roughly sliced
2 tb Lard
1 tb Salt, or to taste
2 lg Sprigs epazote (only if black beans are used) (An herb)
*Pinto or pink beans will need […]

Anasazi and Pinto Beans with Hominy and Green Chiles Recipe

1 1/2 c Dried anasazi beans
1 1/2 c Dried pinto beans
10 c Water
1 ts Salt
3 c Dried indian hominy
3 ea Green anaheim chiles
Soak the beans overnight in water to cover. In the morning rinse the beans with cold water and place in a large pot with fresh water to […]

Black Beans in Spicy Tamarind Sauce Recipe

2 c Mexican black beans
2 cc Tamarind pulp (see note)
1/3 c Peanut oil
2 Onions, chopped
2 tb Grated fresh ginger
2 tb Minced garlic
1 ts Powdered hot red chile peppers
1 ts Freshly ground cumin
1/2 ts Turmeric
1 lg Ripe tomato, finely chopped
2 ts Ground roasted cumin seeds
1 […]

Feijoada Latin Style Recipe

1 pound black beans
6 cups water
1 pound ham cubes — 3/4 inch cubes
1 pound pork loin — 3/4 inch cubes
3/4 pound Italian sausage links — cut in 1″ pieces
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 onion — chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 garlic cloves — minced
1/8 teaspoon orange zest […]

Gnocchi Di Semonlina Recipe

3 1/2 c Milk
3/4 c Fine semolina
1/2 c Butter
6 tb Parmesan cheese
2 Egg yolks
Salt Pepper Pinch of ground nutmeg Breadcrumbs These are sometimes thought to be a Roman specialty, but in fact they are eaten all over Italy. Heat milk with a pinch of salt, and when it boils gradually […]

3-Bean Casserole Recipe

20 oz Kidney beans
20 oz Lima beans; canned
20 oz Pork & beans
1/2 lb Bacon; chopped
1 lb Ground beef
1 lg Onions; chopped
1/2 c Brown sugar
1/2 c Ketchup
1 tb Mustard, prepared
1 tb Worcestershire sauce
Brown bacon and beef. Add all other ingredients. Mix well and bake at 325 […]

Santa Fe Black Bean Cake Recipe

1 lb Beans, black turtle, cleaned, rinsed
1 sm Onion, coarsely chopped
2 sl Bacon OR
2 sl Pancetta
1 qt Stock, chicken OR
1 qt Stock, duck
2 ea Chili, Serrano, seeded, finely chopped
2 tb Chili, ancho, powder
1 tb Cumin
2 oz Oil, olive
Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste)
Using a […]

Baked Beans Recipe

2 cn (16 oz.) French style beans
1 tb Dehydrated onion flakes
1 c Tomato juice
2 ts Worcestershire sauce
1 ts Dry mustard
Artificial sweetener to -equal 12 tsp. sugar Drain beans and empty into bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Mix lightly and turn into baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Quinoa Tabooli Recipe

2 c Cooked AM Quinoa
1 c Chopped parsley
1/2 c Chopped green onion
1 Garlic clove; pressed
1/2 ts Basil
1/2 c Lemon juice
1/4 c AM Unrefined Olive Oil
1/8 ts Sea salt (optional)
1/8 ts Pepper (optional)
Whole lettuce leaves Mix first 9 ingredients and place in a salad bowl lined with […]

Mideastern Cashew Pitas Recipe

1/2 c Plain yogurt
2 ts To 3 tsp snipped fresh Cilantro or parsley
Pinch of curry powder
1/2 c Dry roasted cashews
1/2 c Chopped cucumber
1/2 c Chopped red and-or green
Sweet pepper 1/4 c Chopped red onion
2 Pita rounds; split crosswise
In a medium mixing bowl stir together yogurt, cilantro or parsley, and […]