Fiesta Time: Black Bean and Goat Cheese Quesadillas
2009-07-10 20:29:00 Mexican cuisine is known for its varied flavors, wide use of spices and fresh vegetables, fruit and beans. Each region in Mexico offers its own traditional variety of food and flavors and they all differ greatly in cuisine and style of cooking. However, many of the Mexican dishes we eat... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
Herbal Abundance: What to do with a plethora of herbs?
2008-06-02 17:40:00 Summer is here and with it comes a fresh plethora of herbs! If you are like me, sometimes you get really excited about that and can’t help but scoop up big bunches of fresh herbs when you see them at the Farmers Markets or the grocery store. Then you end up throwing half of them away after they have sat rotting in your fridge for days on end…well that is just no good. Herbs are a wonderful way to get more greens into your diet and many of them also have other health properties - not to mention they improve the smell of ones breath! So what does one do with an over abundance of herbs? On a recent trip to the Farmers Market I procured rather large bunches of Arugala, Basil, Mint and Dill. I brought them home, filled up some vases with water, stuck the herbs in the vases and put them promptly into the fridge to use whenever the mood took me. Then, said herbs, sat all pretty in my fridge for about 2 weeks. I had barely touched them. They were still looking pretty good, but ...
Click: Vivid Legumes
2008-05-19 21:23:00 If truth be told I took this picture a little while back. Before I knew the theme for Click this month would be Beans and Lentils. I wanted to experiment with a few new flavors and was thinking of... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
Flavors: Black Bean Chili with Saffron Rice and Papaya Guacamole
2008-05-16 21:46:00 This is not any ordinary rice and beans dish. It looks like it at first sight, but there is a whole lot of excellent flavor hidden below each dish. Although my family and I eat meat, if you looked... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
Movie Night: A New Tradition - Recipes: Olive Cheese Balls, Lentil Koftas,
2008-05-12 16:05:00 I am all about tradition. Even as a young child, I always enjoyed re-occuring events based on a date, an event, or time. I don’t know what it is about me that just loves a good ritualistic event. Maybe it’s the food. Most likely…Now that I am an adult and getting older and recently married, I have started thinking more about traditions, what they mean to me and what kinds of traditions I want to start for my own family. When we lived in Vermont, we used to have Roberto’s girls with us every other weekend, and I loved cooking special things when they were there. Especially in anticipation of Movie Night. We would rent a movie and then make fun food, perfect for watching and eating at the same time. Recently Roberto and I decided that we really need to bring back Movie Night ? even if only for us. A time to get our jammies on and eat fun foods. We have done this three times so far and it seems to be sticking. We have prepared some really fun finger foods and m...
Clever cutting and legumes keep costs down
2008-05-01 12:00:00 A 3p/litre rise needs to come from trading if dairy businesses are to stay sustainable. Increases in feed and fertiliser prices means it is important to balance cost, output and profit, says Edward Lott of Kite Consulting.
By: FWi - All News
Raw Nut and Seed Cheese
2008-04-29 06:30:00 In the raw food community, raw nut and seed cheese is a staple. Nut cheese is a non-dairy cheese made from raw nuts while seed cheese is made from raw seeds. Commonly used nuts include cashews, pine nuts, macadamia nuts, and almonds, while sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds are often used to make seed cheese. These cheeses are a great alternative to real cheese and can be used on vegan nachos, pizzas, and many other dishes. It might sound strange, but nut and seed cheese tastes delicious if made right and is a godsend for people who can't eat dairy products. I'll be posting some recipes for seed and nut cheeses in the coming days. If you have a good recipe, feel free to send it my way and I'll post it with a link back to your blog or site. Related Content 10 Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds 10 Health Benefits of Almonds
By: Eat This!
Pizza Beans: A J-snack Which Makes Eating Your Legumes a Treat
2008-04-01 19:18:00 Leave it to Kasugai, those purveyors of culinary delights, such as kiwi gummies and wasabi peas,...
By: Neverslair Blog
Fish , Cereal and Legumes on mediterranean Diet
2008-03-10 11:23:00 FishThough fish consumption varied widely both between and within Mediterranean countries, fish was by far preferred over meat in the traditional Mediterranean Diet. Fish consumption is associated with reduced coronary heart and cerebrovascular mortality, though a recent review of cohort studies suggests that the effect is more evident among high-risk groups only.A possible mechanism is the beneficial role of n-3 fatty acids on blood clotting and triglyceride levels.Cereals and legumesCereals form the basis of the Mediterranean Diet pyramid and legumes are listed among the important compounds of diet in the Mediterranean region. Overall, there is substantial epidemiologic evidence that whole grains are associated with decreased risk of coronary artery disease and some cancers. The role of legumes in these diseases appears promising, but is as yet inconclusive, although it appears that frequent consumption of legumes and derivatives is associated with reduced levels of LDL cholestero...
Forage legumes: clovers, birdsfoot trefoil, cicer milkvetch, crownvetch, sa
2008-03-07 00:00:00 This booklet covers how to identify perennial legumes and then devotes one page per legume to give a brief history...
Season Of Soups: Recipe: Artichoke & White Bean Soup
2008-02-25 16:10:00 Soup doesn’t always have to be a long and involved process. I love quick and easy soup recipes using things I normally have stocked away in my pantry and fridge ? that’s what being the LeftoverQueen is all about, right? I love spending hours experimenting in the kitchen but sometimes even I am in a rush and need a quick but healthy meal. To me soup is the opposite end of the coin from salad - both use lots of veggies and healthy ingredients - just one is hot and one is cold. Here is one of those easy, healthy and delicious recipes straight from the pantry! INGREDIENTS: 2 TBS olive oil 1 medium Spanish onion, chopped 1 10 oz. package of frozen artichokes, rinsed 1 clove of garlic, sliced 2 15 oz. cans Cannelini or Northern Beans 2 cups vegetable broth juice from half a lemon salt & pepper to taste METHOD: In a stock pot heat the olive oil and add the onions, artichokes and garlic. Saute until onions are soft. Season with salt and pepper. Add beans and stir. Add brot...
Season of Soups: Recipe: Lamb Stew
2008-01-31 18:22:00 Here is a Leftover Queen classic! Remember all those greens from the Farmer’s Market several week ago? Well even with all my recipes that week, I still couldn’t use all the greens, so I washed some and stored them away in the freezer. I also had leftover tomatoes in juice from the Imam Bayildi and then there was the issue of random pieces of veggies in my vegetable bin. I also had purchased a small piece of lamb shoulder at the store, perfect for soup. I went into the pantry and found a can of cannellini beans and a package of rice pilaf. Put this all together and what do you have ? an AWESOME stew. I am telling you guys, the flavors in here really really rock. It’s got a bit of the Middle East happening in here since I spiced it up with Sumac and Za’atar, a dash of coriander and a bay leaf and the world is a warm bowl of stew. We ate some for dinner, had it for lunch the next day and put the rest in the freezer for next week, so we can have leftovers of lef...
Farmer?s Market Series: Abundance: Recipe: Sausage, Beans & Greens
2008-01-23 16:25:00 This is my second to last recipe from dishes I made from my first foray into the world of local produce. These are meals from 2 weeks ago that I haven’t posted yet. So here we go, one more installment… See, there is a lot you can do with greens. This little Farmer’s market series is my attempt to use a lot of the same ingredients in a variety of ways, so that you aren’t stuck in a rut wondering what to do with an over abundance of greens. These are some of the greatest of cooking challenges ? what to do when you have TONS of one ingredient. How do you keep it interesting and tasty night after night? Of course you can freeze some, which I did do, but even at that you have a lot to contend with. These are the types of things I am going to challenge myself with this year ? Farmer’s Market purchases, buying produce on sale and trying to keep my food bill down by getting really creative with what is available. I am going to try to take this seasonal eating ...
What Are Legumes?
2007-09-10 04:40:00 You’ve probably heard that legumes are ‘good for you’, but what exactly are they? And how can we increase our daily intake of these healthy little beans? Dole Nutrition state that: “There are two types of legumes: mature and immature. Mature legumes are the dried seeds found inside pods that hang from the stems of certain ...
By: Dietriffic
4. VEGETABLES (Legumes e Verduras)
2007-08-23 19:47:00 4.1. Roots (raizes)Beet (beterraba)Carrot (cenoura)Radish (rabanete)Turnip (nabo)Ginger (gengibre)4.2. Cabbages (repolhos)Brussels (couve de bruxelas)Green or red cabbage (repolho verde e roxo)Napa cabbage, or Chinese cabbage (acelga)4.3. Stems (caule)Anise (anis)Asparagus (aspargo)Celery (salsão ou aipo)Fennel (erva-doce fresca)Hearts of Palms (palmito)4.4. Onions (cebolas)Green Onion (cebolinha verde)Leek (alho poró)Onion (cebola)4.5. Tubers (tubérculos)Potato (batata)Sweep potato (batata doce)Cassava, manioc, yucca ou tapioca root (mandioca)Yams (inhame)4.6. Leafy Greens (Folhas)4.6.1. Salad Greens (Folhas para Saladas)Escarole (escarola)Lettuce (alface)Chicory (chicória)Rucola (rúcula)Watercress (agrião)Dandelions (almeirão)4.6.2. Cooking Greens (Verduras para Cozinhar)Spinach (espinafre)Collard Greens (couve-manteiga)4.7. Sea Vegetables (vegetais do Mar)Marine Algae (alga marinha)4.8. Flowers (Flores)Artichoke (alcachofra)Cauli-flower (couve-flor)Broccoli (brocolis)4.9. ...
By: Dicas de Ingles
Recipe: Crostini con Cannellini Rustici (White Bean Spread)
2007-08-15 14:55:00 This is a dish I created for the ?Mediterranean Summer? class I taught at The Culinaria Food & Arts Studio in Ocala, Florida. This menu was designed to travel well so that one can bring these dishes to a picnic, summer BBQ or family gathering. I have always loved crostini with white beans and I wanted to create one that would stand strong in terms of taste by adding fried rosemary and prosciutto. I hope you enjoy it and bring it to your next picnic! INGREDIENTS: 1 can cannellini beans ¼ lb of ground prosciutto 1 clove of garlic ¼ cup of olive oil drizzle of truffle oil 1 ½ tsp rosemary salt & pepper to taste 1 baguette METHOD: Preheat oven to 400 F. Slice baguette on a diagonal at about ¼ inch slices. Lay pieces of baguette on a cookie sheet and with a pastry brush, brush them lightly with olive oil. Toast in oven for about 10 minutes or until the bread has become golden brown. This is best to do the night before, so the bread will retain its crunch. If you do them the n...
Recipe: Spinach Tagine with Lamb
2007-07-07 03:28:00 Tagine is a typical Moroccan dish that is cooked in a type of heavy clay pot which is also called Tagine. However, you do not need to purchase a new kitchen cookware item as you can also cook it in a baking dish by sautéing many of the ingredients before hand to create that tender falling off the bone meat experience. Lamb is a very common ingredient in Tagine, as is the cinnamon found in this dish. The result is something that is a cross between a stew and a custard or frittata. It is delicious, hearty and fragrant. Try it today, it is easy to make, but impressive to taste! (Recipe adapted from Reader?s Digest Mediterranean Cooking) INGREDIENTS: 3 TBS extra virgin olive oil 1 large package of fresh spinach 12 oz boneless lamb cut into small cubes 1 large onion finely chopped 1 cup chick peas 1 cup grated pecorino cheese 2 slices day old bread cut into small cubes 3 large eggs beaten 1 tsp ground cinnamon salt and black pepper to taste METHOD: Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter a la...
Eletrodomésticos Moulinex - Legumes Automáticos
2007-06-08 16:01:00 Achei muito boa essa propaganda da Moulinex criada pela francesa Publicis Conseil, para seus eletrodomésticos. Título “a vida fica mais fácil”. Ahhh se realmente fosse assim! Fonte: Bicho de Goiaba |
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