Navy Beans & Honey

Navy beans are those plump white beans you often find in soups. They have a lovely flavor that lends itself to ham & bacon in soup and chili. These days, most people buy their beans “presoaked” in a can so they will be able to make their dish faster. But if you like to buy … Continue reading

Meatless Cabbage Rolls

There are many types of cabbage rolls from all over the world. Some have a sauce and others don’t. This particular one does not have a sauce but I think you could add one fairly easily to suit your taste. You will notice that this recipe also does not have a lot of instructions, only … Continue reading

Cheese Quiche (Sheila Plotkin)

Remember that old saying “real men don’t eat quiche”? I find that to be a silly saying because quiche is delicious and lots of men like it. So there. :-) This is basically a bacon, mushroom & cheese quiche, and there isn’t much that can be wrong with that. There’s not a lot of instruction … Continue reading

Baked Lentils

This was filed as a casserole although maybe it could be a side dish? It sounds sweet and savory, sort of like baked beans. A few notes – after the lentils boil 30 minutes, remove the onion stuck with the cloves & the bay leaf. Place everything into a casserole dish (I’m not sure of … Continue reading

C.J. Wright’s Spicy Lentils

I don’t have much experience with lentils but I know they are often a delicious addition to soups and side dishes. They can take on many lovely flavors and be used as a vegetarian option – we once made delicious lentil stuffed empanadas. It’s unfortunate that the edge of the recipe was cut off completely … Continue reading