Beans / Main Dishes / Pork / Side Dish / Vegetables

Kale with Bacon and Cannellini Beans

My friend Becky gave me this recipe. She raved about it, and for good reason - it's an incredible side dish. I tend to be skeptical about bitter greens like…

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May 24, 2012

Beans / Cheese / Main Dishes / Pasta / Vegetables

Pasta and White Beans with Broccoli Pesto

I found this recipe in my most recent issue of Everyday Cooking by Martha Stewart.    I was flipping through the magazine the other day looking for dinner inspiration, knowing…

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May 16, 2012

Main Dishes

Black Bean and Pepper Jack Burgers

When I saw these burgers pictured in a magazine, they looked exactly like hamburgers to me. When I made them, they also looked a lot like hamburgers.  Once you bite…

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May 11, 2012

Main Dishes / Vegetables

Ultimate Shepherd’s Pie

  The weather has been a little wacky in NYC this month. We had some unseasonably warm weather in March. Unfortunately that didn't continue in April, which has been quite…

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April 30, 2012

Appetizer / Main Dishes

Ricotta Gnocchi

If I didn't know better, I'd guess that this was a photo of scallops. I enjoy gnocchi but never attempted to make them before. I don't know why I waited.…

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April 28, 2012

Beans / Main Dishes / Side Dish / Soups / Vegetables

Curried Lentil Stew with Potatoes

  Despite what the food looks like (I actually think it looks a little like dog food - is that terrible to say?) I found it to be incredibly delicious…

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April 20, 2012

Beans / Cheese / Main Dishes / Pasta / Vegetables

Mexican Lasagna

I really like this recipe, and I've made it twice in the last week. It's easy to throw together - it's actually the easiest lasagna I've ever made - and…

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April 9, 2012

Beans / Fruit / Main Dishes / Rice/Grains / Side Dish / Vegetables

Chipotle Quinoa with Corn and Black Beans

Ok, I think I've posted enough sweet recipes lately. Time for a change. I'm on a quinoa kick these days.   I found that Trader Joe's sells a great bag of…

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April 4, 2012

Main Dishes / Side Dish

Easy Black Beans and Rice

I have made this a number of times in the last couple of weeks. It's a great side dish, and can also be served as a nice vegetarian entree. My…

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March 13, 2012

Main Dishes / Pork / Poultry / Shellfish / Vegetables

Cajun Jambalaya

Jambalaya, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, is derived from the Provençal word 'jambalaia' which means mish-mash or mixup. It also means a pilaf of rice. The other day was…

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February 17, 2012