The secret to getting the pita to puff up (thus creating a “pocket”) is letting the dough rest for a while after rolling it out and then cooking it at a very high heat. A pizza stone is perfect for this because it keeps a hot even temperature, even when the oven door is being…
This is the perfect salad for early spring when you can use the first fresh greens from your garden or tender dandelion greens that are just starting to grow. Ingredients: 3-4 C (700-950 ml) fresh bean sprouts ¼ C chopped green onion 1 Tbsp sesame seeds 2 Tbsp sesame oil 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1…
(If you’re new to cooking with dry beans, read up on everything you need to know about dry beans here.) This colorful bean dip (or salad) is a good bring-along to any party. And you can hardly find anything easier to make. Ingredients: 1 15-oz can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained 1 15-oz can black…
(If you’re new to cooking with dry beans, read up on everything you need to know about dry beans here.) This rich, earthy chili combines complex flavors for the perfect winter meal. If you put it in the slow cooker in the morning you do not have to soak the beans overnight and you will…
This is a filling salad that could be a meal all by itself on a hot summer day. It’s especially delicious if you can use fresh vegetables from your garden. Ingredients: 2 cups Quinoa 4 cups water 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 5 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 cup extra virgin…
Oh my! This is such a tasty bread, perfect for desert or breakfast. I found the dough fit better into a 9×9 baking dish than a 9×5 loaf pan. But you can still make it into a loaf; just cut the streusel topping in half. This works well as a breakfast muffin. Just scoop into…