“These black eyes peas were a comforting surprise. Containing 11 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber per serving, Hoppin’ John is a healthy way to start the new year! Served with rice, these black eyed peas are a perfect one dish meal!” Many years ago when I first married Manservant he told …
This is REAL HUMMUS. It is made from dried chickpeas. It is addictive and delicious. It converts hummus haters. It spreads like frosting and is silky smooth. It might even be better than frosting. Make this now! In my mind there are three kinds of hummus. There is the kind you buy. There is the …
Cajun Red Beans and Rice is comfort food, to those in the know. Learn how to make this New Orleans red beans and rice recipe, Paul Prudhomme style. Served over rice and accompanied with Andouille sausage, this meal is a healthy family favorite! The first time I ate red beans and rice was while …
Chicken tinga is really just shredded chicken in a tomato, chipotle sauce with onions. It doesn’t get much simpler or better than this! This Chicken tinga totally rocks! Chicken Tinga Tostadas are not the recipe I’d expect to find in a book about bread. And even though I did find it in a book about …
After all the holiday eating – and yes, I know we are close to the finish line; but not there yet, because New Year’s is not quite here. In any case, you might start to think about something healthy and I’m all for healthy, especially when it tastes good! So if you need a …
Colorado has seen our fair share of beautiful days over the last few weeks, but our weather is getting ready to turn. The weather people are predicting a weekend full of snow. Of course, they have been known to be wrong but predictably the grocery store was filled with folks anticipating being dumped on. …
Hummus is not my favorite dip, spread, whatever. That would have to go to my two old friends-onion or artichoke dip. However, I totally love hummus the Middle Eastern way. I’ve made the recipe from the Jerusalem cookbook and it is just like I like it. Creamy and fresh, not pasty and totally dip worthy. …
Two simple appetizers for summer! A simple salad with white beans and a roasted red pepper salad go together perfectly on a bruschetta! Where for art thou, my bottle of wine? Chilled and light and green, my favorite Pinot Grigio, or perhaps my Portuguese Vino Verde with your tiny, teeny, bubbles of sparkles? I need …