Flageolet Bean, Collard Greens and Fennel Stew
The garden, farm and pantry conspired to make this flavorful stew in the midst of a pandemic. Overwintered collards and […]
Beans and Greens
Covid-19 has redefined what it means to be full of beans. The phrase originated in Medieval times when people noticed […]
Moroccan Chickpea Stew – a Lesson from the Pantry
This is a tribute to my pantry, some refrigerator luck and online recipes. I had seen Melissa Clark’s latest video […]
Baked Beans with Sweet Potatoes and Chipotles
History repeats itself in the kitchen. It’s seasonal of course, whether by dint of climate or the rituals of the […]
Garlic Scape and White Bean Puree, and a Couple of Elementary Tips
Garlic scape pesto stirred into white bean puree and sweetened with a dab of honey can be served warm as […]
New England-Style Baked Beans
Cooking locally during winter’s dark days makes me think of cuisines from similar climates. With this year’s snow cover, I […]
White Bean and Seafood Chili
Something about watching sports on TV in the dead of winter creates a yen for chili. Deeply rich, spicy, nourishing […]
Warm Winter Salad: Borscht Deconstructed
In the dark days of winter, we indulge in soup but crave salad. With the plethora of root vegetables and […]
Cook the Book: Jerusalem
A cooking challenge organized by Meg of Grow and Resist and Briggs of Oh Briggsy in which we explore a […]
Green Bean Salad with Tomatoes, Feta and Dill
No meal is complete for me without something raw. Seriously. Fruit for breakfast, green salad for lunch, and a salad […]
Garlicky Cooked Dried Beans with Fresh Green Beans
Shell beans are not only winter fare. Fresh shell beans are terrific when you can grow or buy them but […]
Cook the Books: Tender, A Cook and his Vegetable Patch
A cooking challenge organized by Meg of Grow and Resist and Briggs of Oh Briggsy in which we explore a […]
Spring Medley of Fava Beans, Leeks, Green Garlic, and Radishes with Tarragon and Mint
A cool spring day in the garden inspired a gathering of vegetables and herbs of the moment. We sat around […]
White Bean Soup with Bacon and Dandelion Pesto
Bacon is the center of the Venn diagram of this soup. White beans and bacon are a traditional pairing as […]
Pinto Beans with Red Wine and Smoky Bacon
I’m a reductionist. I like to cook liquids down to an almost syrupy consistency, which concentrates their flavor and sometimes […]
Okra, Green Bean and Chard Soup
This is a spicy little Indian number. I was researching an Indian okra and yogurt soup that I sampled at […]
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