Black Bean Stew This hearty Black Bean Stew is so flavorful! It was always a big hit when we made it in my restaurant. We would serve it over brown rice, for a more complete protein. Beans are a healthy, nutrient-dense protein. They have lots of fiber, which improves our […]
Below is a video with details about how to use a pressure cooker. You do need to be careful once the pressure cooker is filled with steam, but don’t be afraid to use one. It makes cooking bean dishes and other foods so much easier! You can cook beans without […]
Delicious salmon chowder made with fresh potatoes and salmon!
This lentil vegetable stew recipe was made from veggies I harvested from the garden today. The recipe makes a large pot of stew, you will have dinner for 2 or 3 nights for a family of 4. I usually serve it over brown rice. You can vary the vegetables that you […]
This is our vegetarian chili from the Annual Santa Cruz Boardwalk Chili Cook-off I bought my beans from Rancho Gordo through their website, you can substitute beans, but these are the best! Makes 1 ½ gallons chili Prep/cooking time: 2 hours
Making something from nothing! Vegetable Minestrone Soup… No food in the house, and I didn’t feel like shopping, so I got the idea to make soup. No onions, very few produce… But there was a leek, bell pepper, carrots, and squash from the garden; kale and celery from the last […]
