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White and Red Beans with Tomatoes and Sage, togetherness

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Some foods simply belong together. Hamburgers and French Fries. Fish and Chips. Pot Roast and Potatoes. Tomatoes and Basil. For me Roast Lamb needs Lentils and Confit of Duck…. Maybe it’s the Cassoulet connection, but I couldn’t think of anything more fitting with the Roast Duck Confit than one of my favorite white bean dishes. … Continue reading…

Five Bean Salad, mouse mysteries

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Three Bean Salad is a summer classic – at least in the Midwest of the U.S. The ‘three beans’ are usually green and yellow string beans, and red kidney beans. Since I have three different beans growing in my potager, and a four bean salad would be boring. I decided on Five Bean Salad. The … Continue reading…

Risotto with Red Beans and Ham; the update

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I have to admit I've gotten into the habit of using white beans in most dishes, except chili, of course. I use different sizes and types of white beans, but they're still, well, white. I decided it was time to change. (I'm such a risk-taker.) Red beans, specifically red kidney beans, have a much more … Continue reading…

Bean and Ham Soup; Chard and Meatball Soup

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I finally pulled my tomato plants up this week. They hadn’t really been producing many tomatoes, and the ones I picked were not very flavorful. It was time. About a month ago I had my last big crop. It was big, the tomatoes had lots of flavor, but they weren’t very pretty. They tended to … Continue reading…

Oriental Pasta Salad, with Beans and Basil

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This is a salad that is full of flavors, keeps well, is low in fat and high in nutrition.  And it’s a hit with everyone that tries it. What more can one ask for?  I normally have this as a side with grilled meat or fish, but you could add sliced, grilled chicken to it … Continue reading…

Teriyaki Chicken and Barley Salad

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Everybody makes pasta salads in summer. But why not be a little more creative? Grains make wonderful salads (Tabbouleh?). We love barley. We love barley salad. Grilling the chicken breasts adds an extra layer of flavor. The recipe, Teriyaki Chicken and Barley Salad, has been updated, nutrition information added, and re-posted here: Teriyaki Chicken Barley … Continue reading…

Risotto with Fresh Fava (Broad) Beans

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Fresh fava beans and risotto. Another classic Italian dish for spring.  It would normally be served as a first course (as are all pasta and rice dishes in Italy) but I like it as creamy side dish.  The season for fava beans is fleeting – they are only with us a short time in the … Continue reading…