Roasted Pepper Salad with Pepitas
I am very fond of roasted red peppers and I've been enjoying the red ones from a jar but Irecently spotted sugar as an ingredient on my favorite Trader Joe's...
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Further Adventures with Leftovers: Soup for Days
Bread never goes to waste in the Sando household. As the loaf starts to get stiff, I slice it up and lay it on the grates in my oven. In...
Hummus to Start the Meal
I've said this over and over but when you have something out for your guests to eat and drink, you can mostly take your time with the rest of the...
White Bean, Kale and Tahini Dip
Leftovers are my best friends. I had made white beans and kale the previous night, and there was about a cup left. Before you ask me for the recipe, it's...
Baked Fish with Tomatoes and Olives on a Bed of Pureed Cassoulet Beans
Anissa Helou's Feast: Foood of the Islamic World (Ecco Press, 2018) is a great book and you should have it in your personal library. It's big, beautiful and full of...
Too Much Corn? Leftover Beans? Soup Is On the Way
Between the farmers markets, my own vegetable garden, and sloppy refrigerator housekeeping, I often end up with too many vegetables. This week it was too much corn. The result was...
Cassoulet Bean Soup with Guanciale and Capers
This was a winner. I only took notes so I don't have a proper recipe for you but I bet you can manage and maybe even make this better. Leftover...
Recipe: Carrot and Mayocoba Soup
As always, some of the best dishes come from trying to use up leftovers. I’ve been on a carrot kick. I like them. I want to love them, but they...
Summer Has Arrived: Arugula, Fennel, Chickpea and Shrimp Salad
I spent a good portion of my youth vacationing in Liguria. I was lucky enough to have a friend's Italian mother to indulge me with my fascination for all things...
One Pot - Three Meals with San Franciscano Beans
We get letters! I've been meaning to share this one for awhile. One pot of beans means many meals. Make your beans on Sunday and eat well throughout the week....
Beans As Part of the Columbian Exchange
Part of the fun of being featured in The New Yorker was hearing from people all over the world and their stories about beans and/or Mexico. One of the most...
My Favorite Green Just Might Be Dandelions (Especially With Beans)
There's not much original about loving beans and greens. They're a natural combination. The greens are fresh and healthy, and if I have my way, a little bitter. They are...