For most of us, hummus is a delicious Middle Eastern dip made with mashed chick peas and served with pita bread. In recent years, the definition of hummus has expanded to include dips made from several types of cooked beans. This recipe is made with all the ingredients of a traditional hummus, with one surprising… [Continue Reading]
Since I was given the gift of The Moosewood Cookbook in the late 70′s, I have been a big fan of Chef Mollie Katzen and The Moosewood Collective’s vegetarian recipes. In the early cookbooks (there are 12 in publication now), recipes are delicious but heavy in dairy, eggs, and oil.
Cheap food is a priority for many people these days. Finding cheap food that’s actually healthy adds an entirely separate layer of logistics.
Popular in Caribbean food and Mexican cuisine, black beans offer flexibility, reduced cooking time and cranberry-comparable antioxidant properties. They are also a food item that is still affordable when transitioning from conventional to organic food purchases.
A coworker from my past introduced me to this completely simple, economic and tasty appetizer. The ‘caviar’ is not fish eggs, but yummy black beans. Good chunks of veggies, tortillas, and sturdy tortilla chips are good options for dipping or scooping this tasty concoction. I never got the formal recipe from Kathy, my coworker, but… [Continue Reading]
