I’m posting this as an add-on to Alex’s Kushari recipe–it’s really good on top of kushari, but it’s also a great side dish in general. This is for a dry style chickpea with Indian spices. It is also dirt cheap! Chana masala on top of kushari. 1 can of chickpeas3 Tbsp cooking oil1 Tbsp black […]
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White Bean Salad (That Doesn’t Suck)
Typical potluck bean salad is an affront to the senses: bland yet pungent, mushy, tin-can-flavored filler. This recipe is none of those things. It’s a simple and quick preparation that highlights fresh herbs and ever-delicious olive oil. I recommend using white wine vinegar (NOT all-purpose distilled white or cider vinegar), but you could also use […]
“Soylent Green” or Involtini with White Beans & Greens
We made these for a “fictional food” themed party. This makes 10, so you may want to scale it down. Thank you to Clancey’s meats for accommodating my cutlet request. The rest I based on Roman flavors and the goal of making everything as green as possible. They turned out delicious and I didn’t even […]
Chili Relleno Casserole
This is not exactly the dish from our childhood, since it’s a bit more complex than the “quick, we need some food” version that’s in the Melting Pot cookbook. However, the freshly roasted poblano pepper really gives it a lot more flavor than if you use canned chilies, and roasting them really doesn’t take that […]
Pasta Fazool (pasta e fagioli)
This is the perfect, quick one-dish meal. You don’t even need to add meat (it’s good though)! It’s great for using spring vegetables and cupboard staples. You could probably eat this for every meal for the rest of your life and not experience any nutritional deficiencies. 1 lb. loose Italian sausage1 can cannellini beans1/2 box […]
Soup. In 15 minutes.
Tonight we decided to dine in. At the last minute. But, what kind of domestic goddess am I if I can’t whip up something delicious with no warning? That’s right. So, I bring you – La Sopa des Frijoles Negras y Papas de Sabado 1 onion1 large or 2 small potatoes3 cloves garlic3 cups chicken […]
Chili Black Beans with Roasted Brown Rice
I say: you can never have too many bean recipes! They’re cheap, filling, flavorful, and, um…euphonious. This one is enhanced by serving it with brown rice that has been roasted, to release the nutty flavor. Some hearty avocado slices make a nice addition too. This is based off a Whole Foods (gasp!) recipe. I have […]
Ful Medames – Fava Bean Dip
It’s hard to fathom how we don’t have this recipe up yet. This dish is a standard mezze and breakfast item in much of the Arab world. It’s often eaten during Ramadan because it’s so nutritious and filling. You can use dry beans (Brown Egyptian Favas) by soaking them overnight and then slowly simmering them, […]
Minestrone Soup
My minestrone, made with potatoes, carrots, small red beans, green beans, fresh tomatoes, and sproingy noodles. All just stuff I had on hand. I just learned a great tip for making this free-form soup: add a couple spoonfuls of pesto at the end! I thought I should post the recipe (or more like, guidelines) as […]
White Beans with Bastirma
I got this wonderful recipe from the Almost Turkish recipe blog. Bastirma is a salted, highly seasoned, pressed beef product that you can find at the deli counter in Holy Land. I think it fulfills the role a pork product like bacon would fill in non-Muslim (or Jewish) cuisine. It has a complex, salty flavor, […]