Frozen Peanut Butter Pie

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (9 inch) pie crusts, baked
• 1 lb silken tofu
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup agave nectar or 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 blend the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
• 2 pour into pie shell.
• 3 freeze.
• 4 when ready to eat? thaw for 10 minutes and serve.

Hardy Tomato Sauce

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 3 pearl onions (chopped) or 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
• 4 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 zucchini, chopped
• 1 small head broccoli
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (12 ounce) can navy beans, drained
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 dash sriracha sauce (optional)
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a fairly big pot, heat 1 tbs. olive oil on medium. when hot, add onion. cook until slightly clear, add chili pepper and garlic, stir for 1/2 minute.
• 2 reduce heat to medium-low.
• 3 add veggies and cook to desired tenderness (i like mine still crisp).
• 4 add tomato paste and can and a half of water. stir to even consistency.
• 5 stir in beans.
• 6 add spices, the rest of the olive oil, and more or less rooster sauce to desired spiciness.
• 7 pour atop your favorite spaghetti!

Lavender, Lovage And Lime Roast Chicken With Honey

Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 small limes or 1 small lemon, finely chopped, pips removed
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 100 g butter, softened
• 1 (2 -3 kg) roasting chickens
• 4 sprigs lovage or 4 stalks celery & leaves, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon lavender flowers
• 50 ml olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lavender honey
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• lavender, and lovage sprigs (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 190c, 400f, gas mark 5.
• 2 combine the lime(lemon), onion and garlic with the butter. stuff half of this under the skin of the chicken, working carefully under the skin of the breast. put the remaining flavoured butter inside the bird, with the chopped lovage (celery stalks/leaves) and the lavender flowers. secure the skin over the neck with a skewer and put the chicken in a roasting tray.
• 3 combine the olive oil and honey in a pan and heat gently so the honey liquefies. stir, then pour over the chicken. season well.
• 4 roast for 45 minutes per kg plus 20 minutes, basting every 20 minutes or so.
• 5 if the chicken seems to be browning too quickly, cover it with foil half way through cooking. to test whether the chicken is cooked, pierce it with a skewer in the thickest part. if the juices run clear, it is cooked. leave to stand, covered with foil, for 20 minutes before carving.
• 6 garnish with lavender and lovage sprigs.
• 7 carve at the table and serve with the pan juices, green beans and apple & potato purée.

Fava Bean And Mint Frittata

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 1 1/2 lbs fava beans
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 6 eggs
• 1/3 cup light cream
• 1 cup sheep cheese
• 12 mint leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• nutmeg
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 unless your fava beans are small and young, their waxy skin needs to be removed. to do this, bring the stock to a boil in a medium saucepan. drop in the shelled beans and cook for 5 minutes (6 if the beans are frozen). drain and drop into a bowl of ice-cold water to stop the cooking. cut a tiny slit in the outer skin of each bean with your thumbnail, and pinch the skin to slip it off- you will get more dexterous as you go. (the beans can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated in an airtight container).
• 2 preheat the oven to 425 degrees f. grease a 9-inch round cake pan with olive oil and line the bottom with parchment paper.
• 3 in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, cheese and mint. season with salt, a few gratings of nutmeg, and a few turns of the pepper mill. add the beans, stir gently to combine, and pour into the prepared cake pan.
• 4 put into the oven to bake for 25 minutes, until golden and puffy. transfer he pan on a rack to cool for 5 minutes- the top will settle. remove from the pan and serve warm or at room temperature, with a salad of mixed greens. this will keep for up to a day, tightly wrapped and refrigerated.

Great Chili (supposed To Be By Willie Nelson)

Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb beans, rinsed
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon chicken base
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 6 -8 cloves garlic, minced
• 7 ounces diced green chilies
• 4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 4 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
• sour cream, to serve
• chopped green onion, to serve
• chopped cilantro, to serve
• chopped tomato, to serve

Recipe

• 1 put the chicken stock base, broth, and beans in a large pot (i like my crock pot).
• 2 simmer it for two hours, covered.
• 3 saute the onions in the oil until they are gently browned.
• 4 combine the onions with the spices, chicken, and other vegetables, and simmer for another hour or so.
• 5 add the cheese and sour cream, cooking until the cheese melts in the chili.
• 6 you might want to serve the chili with more sour cream, green onions, diced tomatoes, salsa, cilantro, or cheese.
• 7 the recipe serves about four people, but i always double it, because it tastes even better the second day.
• 8 if you don't use fresh cilantro, you might want to double the amount you use.
• 9 also, i have found the garlic to be low, but you can tell by my name that i love to cook with garlic.
• 10 it was also great to substitute some of the chicken broth with beer (preferably mexican), if you add a few shots of tequila for added ummph!

Jamaican Banana Cups

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 large orange
• 6 medium bananas
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 6 tablespoons dark rum
• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 3 tablespoons rolled oats
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 6 tablespoons whipping cream (double)
• 3/4 chopped pecans, toasted

Recipe

• 1 heat oven 400f.
• 2 finely grate 1 tsp orange zest and squeeze 6 tbs juice from orange.
• 3 cut bananas into 1/4" slices combine 1/2 of the sugar 1/3 or the butter and 1/2 of the rum in large frying pan.
• 4 cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar has dissolved and mixture is starting to bubble.
• 5 stir in bananas and toss until evenly coated.
• 6 remove from heat.
• 7 divide half of banana mixture among 4 1-cup ramekins.
• 8 sprindle each with 1 tbs breadcrumbs.
• 9 top with remaining banana mixture.
• 10 spoon orange juice over each ramekin combine remaining breadcrumbs, sugar and butter with oats, orange zest and cinnamon, blending with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• 11 sprinkle over bananas.
• 12 bake until topping is crisp and golden, about 15 minutes.
• 13 serve warm, topped with cream and sprinkled with nuts.

Margarita Chicken Pasta Salad

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can green chilies (chopped)
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons tequila (optional)
• 4 cups rotini pasta (uncooked rainbow spiral pasta)
• 1 lb chicken (cut in strips)
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) taco seasoning mix
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (11 ounce) mexicorn (drained)
• 1 (15 ounce) black beans (drained and rinsed)

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta, till al dente, drain and rinse in cold water.
• 2 in a zip-bag, combine chicken,taco seasoning, shake to coat.
• 3 in a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat, add chicken and cook 8-10 minute remove from heat.
• 4 in a large bowl combine cooked pasta, corn,beans and dressing, toss to coat.
• 5 fold in chicken, serve warm or cold.
• 6 pass tequila shots or very cold beer.

Hummus, Hamos, Houmous, Hommos, Hommus, Hummos, Hummous, Humus!

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch kashmiri chili powder (the former is a bit milder) or 1 pinch cayenne (the former is a bit milder)
• 1/2 teaspoon sumac (to garnish)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 after draining the chickpeas well, put them all in a clean, large, cotton (non-terry) kitchen towel. very gently rub the chickpeas to loosen their skins. open the towel and discard all skins.
• 2 process all ingredients except for the garnishes in a food processor or blender until smooth, about 40 seconds. you may need to stop and occasionally scrape down the sides of the vessel.
• 3 transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
• 4 to serve, remove from fridge, garnish with your selections, and serve with toasted pita chips.

Jamaican Bananas

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 firm bananas
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 lemon (juice of, and grated rind)
• 2 oranges (juice of and grated rind)
• 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup dark rum

Recipe

• 1 add butter and rinds to a heavy skillet and melt over low heat, stirring well.
• 2 add some of the sugar and stir until the mixture is smooth.
• 3 add juices and continue cooking. add the remaining sugar and cook until it melts and blends with the other ingredients.
• 4 add rum a little at a time and bring to a slow boil. peel the bananas and poach in the sauce turning frequently.
• 5 cook about 5 minutes until they are tender but not mushy.

Margarita Chicken Pasta Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 10 ounces pasta noodles
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (10 ounce) can mexicorn, drained
• 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 ounces green chilies, diced
• 1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, cubed
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 4 teaspoons tequila

Recipe

• 1 cook the pasta, drain and rinse well with cold water.
• 2 sprinkle the cubed chicken with the taco seasoning.
• 3 cook the cubed chicken in the oil, over medium heat until cooked through.
• 4 in a large bowl, add the cooked chicken, cooled pasta, mexicorn, black beans, green chilies and cheese.
• 5 in a separate bowl, mix the orange juice, oil, sour cream, lime juice, sugar, cumin, salt, pepper and tequila.
• 6 mix well and pour over pasta mixture.
• 7 chill until ready to serve.

Easiest Peanut Dressing For Fruit In The Whole World (2 Ingredie

Total Time: 2 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 teaspoon natural smooth peanut butter (i use homemade)
• 1 -2 tablespoon water

Recipe

• 1 put the peanut butter in a small bowl and add the water slowly, stirring vigorously with a spoon throughout until a smooth, kinda runny paste is formed.
• 2 spoon over a chopped sweet apple or banana (or any other fruit) for the best snack you've ever had!

Low-fat Homestyle Refried Beans

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup onion, finely chopped
• 4 teaspoons canola oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 teaspoons lime juice

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, saute the onion in oil until tender.
• 2 stir in the garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne; cook and stir for 1 minute.
• 3 add beans and mash (i use a potato masher).
• 4 add water; cook and stir until heated through and water is absorbed. it only takes a few minutes.
• 5 remove from heat, and stir in lime juice.

Favorite Black Bean Soup

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat.
• 2 saute onion and garlic about 5 minutes, until tender.
• 3 stir in oregano, thyme, cumin and cayenne.
• 4 cook 1 minute.
• 5 place 1 can of beans in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth; add chicken broth as needed to make a smooth puree.
• 6 add puree, remaining whole beans and remaining broth to saucepan.
• 7 bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes.
• 8 thicken with a cornstarch slurry if desired.
• 9 garnish as desired.

Lavender-vanilla Pillows

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried lavender
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, split in half and scraped (or 1 t. vanilla extract)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• powdered sugar

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 325°.
• 2 using a mortar and pestle, grind and crush the 1 teaspoon lavender.
• 3 in a small bowl, combine the lavender and the water; set aside for 10 minutes.
• 4 in a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
• 5 add the 1/2 cup powdered sugar; beat until combined, scraping bowl occasionally.
• 6 beat in lavender mixture and vanilla bean seeds.
• 7 gradually add flour, beating on low speed until combined.
• 8 divide dough into 36 equal portions (each about 3 teaspoons of dough).
• 9 with lightly floured fingers, press each portion of dough evenly into bottom of an ungreased 1 3/4-inch muffin cup.
• 10 bake about 20 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned and pick comes out clean.
• 11 cool in muffin cups on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
• 12 using a thin knife, loosen edges of cookies from muffin cups and remove.
• 13 transfer to a wire rack; cool.
• 14 lightly sprinkle cookies with powdered sugar just before serving.
• 15 store-layer cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover.
• 16 store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Fava Bean, Asparagus And Arugula Salad

Total Time: 18 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed
• 2 cups shelled fresh fava beans or 2 cups fresh shelled soybeans
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 lb arugula, coarse stems discarded
• 1/2 lb pecorino romano cheese
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Recipe

• 1 cut asparagus stalk on a long diagonal into 1/8 inch slices, leaving 1 inch long tips.
• 2 blanch asparagus tips only, not stalks, for 2 minutes.
• 3 immediately transfer to ice water with a slotted spoon to stop cooking.
• 4 return water to a boil and blanch fava beans for 1 minute.
• 5 transfer to ice water to stop cooking.
• 6 drain asparagus tips and gently peel skins from fava beans.
• 7 toss beans and asparagus, tips and stalks, in a bowl with 1 tbsp oil and salt and pepper to taste.
• 8 divide among 4 plates.
• 9 toss arugula with remaining oil and salt and pepper to taste.
• 10 mound on top of vegetables.
• 11 shave thin slices of cheese over salad and drizzle with vinegar.

Jamaican Banana Bars

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 32
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate morsel
• 1 cup flour, sifted
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup ripe banana, mashed
• 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons 2% low-fat milk
• 1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f.
• 2 melt the chocolate over hot water.
• 3 sift together flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and soda and set aside.
• 4 combine the banana and butter and beat till blend. beat in the egg.
• 5 add, and blend well after each addition, the flour mixture alternately with the milk.
• 6 stir in melted chocolate and nuts, if using.
• 7 spread in greased and floured 13" x 9" x 2" pan and bake at 350 f for 25 minutes.

Fava Bean Salad (fool Meudane) Middle East, Palestine

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (20 ounce) can fava beans
• 1 garlic clove
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 1 small tomato (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a frying pan, add the olive oil and garlic, stir for a minute or so to bring out flavor.
• 2 peel the fava beans before adding them to the frying pan. this makes for a smoother dish.
• 3 add the lemon juice and salt. mix together and cover for a minute or two.
• 4 if you have a nice, ripe tomato, dice it small and add it to the frying pan. it gives a real nice flavor to the dish. if its not ripe, leave the tomato out.
• 5 cover and let simmer for 2-3 minutes, mixing occasionaly.
• 6 turn off the fire, and take a fork and smash all the ingredients together. you dont want to make it a smooth paste like hummous, but rather one with little "chunks" in it.
• 7 garnish with parsley and olive oil. this is normally served with pita bread. enjoy!

Hummus Wraps Or Pockets

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 pieces pita bread
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
• 1/2 cup hummus, prepared
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup kalamata olive, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
• 1/2 cup pepperoncini pepper, sliced
• salt
• pepper
• paprika

Recipe

• 1 soften pita bread by either brushing lightly with olive oil and warming on a griddle, or wrapping in foil and heating in the oven (or heat them in the microwave, but it's not recommended). the pita will have more flavor if you use the olive oil.
• 2 spread a couple of tablespoons of hummus on each pita (or in the pocket, if that's the kind you're using).
• 3 add the red onion, olives, cucumber and pepperoncini peppers.
• 4 sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika.
• 5 if you've got the larger pita, roll it up to serve.
• 6 enjoy!
• 7 feel free to play around with the amounts listed. i like the peppers a lot, some people may want to use less. you can also play around with the ingredients you use to fill this with. it's versatile and infinitely customizable. have fun!

Lavender Sugar With Vanilla

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 4 cups sugar
• 4 tablespoons fresh lavender flowers
• 1 vanilla bean (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place a cup of sugar in each (1 cup) jar along with 1 tablespoon lavender and divide the vanilla bean among some or all the jars.
• 2 alternate method:.
• 3 i put one jar of the mix into the vita mix to grind up the lavender and powdered the sugar. (which is nice if you don`t want lavender buds in your baking. or to add to a cup of comforting tea.).
• 4 let sit overnight.
• 5 i did open in a couple hour and the aroma was just fabulous!

Fava Bean Mash/dip (vegan)

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/4-1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander (or more)
• 1/8 teaspoon hot paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups boiled fava beans

Recipe

• 1 heat oil, add garlic, onion and cook for about 4 minutes.
• 2 add tomato sauce, spices and salt, cook for 2-3 minutes.
• 3 add fava beans, and mash very well it on low heat.
• 4 you can mash it finely or leave some fava beans whole.
• 5 cover and cook for 5 more minutes.
• 6 serve with pita bread.
• 7 drizzle some olive oil.

Cracow Pastry Layer Cake

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 10 ounces butter
• 10 ounces flour
• 5 ounces almonds, ground
• 4 egg yolks, hard boiled
• 5 ounces caster sugar
• 1/2 vanilla bean, ground to powder
• 4 egg whites, beaten stiff
• 4 ounces caster sugar
• 8 ounces apricot jam, sieved
• 5 ounces caster sugar
• 5 ounces apricot jam
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 15 almond halves

Recipe

• 1 cream butter and sugar add eggs.
• 2 add vanilla bean
• 3 add flour and ground almonds
• 4 quickly knead pastry dough
• 5 divide dough in 5 parts
• 6 roll out
• 7 bake 4 or 5 thin round layers in a baking pan in turns
• 8 the layers should not be browned to much
• 9 but should be slightly golden
• 10 im guessin 375 for 10 minutes
• 11 filling
• 12 add sugar to egg whites cream until fluffy.
• 13 add sieved jam fold in
• 14 icing beat together everything but almonds
• 15 spread filling thinly betweeen layers
• 16 cover with icing
• 17 decorate with rosettes made from almond halves
• 18 best made 4 days in advance , so it matures and becomes crubly as hapiness.

Jamaican Chicken

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (3 lb) chicken
• lemon juice
• salt
• pepper
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 4 tablespoons raisins
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
• 2 cups grated fresh pineapple
• 3 teaspoons rum

Recipe

• 1 disjoint chicken, cut into serving portions, put into a bowl and sprinkle with 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice.
• 2 sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, put aside for 5 minutes.
• 3 pat the pieces dry with paper toweling and gently fry in oil until browned all over, moving the pieces in the pan frequently.
• 4 transfer to an ovenproof dish.
• 5 add onion and garlic to pan and fry gently until softened, remove and add to the chicken pieces.
• 6 top with the tomatoes, raisins, lemon rind, salt and pepper.
• 7 put lid on dish, or cover with foil and bake in a moderate oven for about 40 minutes.
• 8 cover with the pineapple, sprinkle the rum over and cook, uncovered until chicken pieces are tender.

Lavender Vanilla Crème Chantilly

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• 4 cups sugar
• 4 tablespoons fresh lavender flowers
• 1 vanilla bean (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a blender blend sugar till fine. combine all ingredients in large bowl. whip with standing or hand mixer or whisk until soft peaks form. chill.
• 2 for lavender sugar.
• 3 place a cup of sugar in each (1 cup) jar along with 1 tablespoon lavender and divide the vanilla bean among some or all the jars.
• 4 this is great as is but i put one jar of the mix into the vita mix to grind up the lavender and powdered the sugar. (which is nice if you don`t want lavender buds in your baking. or to add to a cup of comforting tea.)
• 5 let sit overnight.
• 6 i did open in a couple hour and the aroma was just fabulous!

Lawry's Beef & Bean Tacos

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 1/3 ounces lawry's fajita seasoning mix
• 1/4 cup water
• taco shell
• tortilla
• shredded cheese
• lettuce
• tomato
• sour cream
• salsa

Recipe

• 1 cook the ground beef and the garlic in large skillet; drain grease.
• 2 add seasoning mix and 1/4 cup water and simmer for 10 minutes or so.
• 3 add refried beans and heat through.
• 4 serve with toppings of your choice on taco shells or tortillas.

Grits Casserole With Beans And Rosemary

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 slices french bread, cubed (each slice should be about 1 ounce)
• 1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• 7 cups boiling water, divided
• 3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed without oil)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups vertically sliced red onions
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked regular grits
• 2 tablespoons butter

Recipe

• 1 place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs; form to measure 1 cup.
• 2 combine breadcrumbs, cheese, and parsley in a bowl; set aside.
• 3 in a bowl, combine 3 cups boiling water and sun-dried tomatoes; let stand 10 minutes or until soft; drain tomatoes over a bowl, reserving 1 cup liquid.
• 4 heat oil in a nonstick skillet over med-high heat; add in onion, rosemary, crushed red pepper, and garlic; stir/saute 3 minutes.
• 5 add in tomatoes and reserved 1 cup liquid; bring to a boil; cook 7 minutes or until most of liquid evaporates.
• 6 add ½ teaspoon salt, pepper, and beans.
• 7 preheat oven to 400°.
• 8 combine 4 cups boiling water, 1 teaspoon salt, grits, and butter in a saucepan; cook 8 minutes over med heat, stirring constantly.
• 9 pour grits into an 11x7 inch baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray.
• 10 spoon tomato mixture evenly over grits; top with breadcrumbs.
• 11 bake 20 minutes or until golden.

Grecian Green Beans Coca-cola

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (16 ounce) cans green beans, drained
• 2 shallots or 1 small onion, thin sliced into rings
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup coca-cola
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons vinegar

Recipe

• 1 in large bowl, combine garlic, parsley, sugar, oregano, mustard, salt, coca-cola, olive oil, vinegar, stir well until sugar dissolved.
• 2 add beans and shallots/onions, toss lightly.
• 3 cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
• 4 serve chilled.

Hummus Without Tahini

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic granules
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cilantro
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1/2-2/3 cup water

Recipe

• 1 drain the beans and rinse them until that water no longer bubbles.
• 2 combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender, beans first and spices last.
• 3 turn on food processor or blender.
• 4 slowly add water until hummus reaches desired consistency.
• 5 pour into bowl and eat.

Fava Beans Couscous Kuskus Bil Ful

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 medium onions
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 4 tablespoons coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1 small hot pepper, finely chopped
• 3 cups fava beans, frozen
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 4 cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 cup couscous
• parmesan cheese, freshly ground to taste

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large saucepan.
• 2 saute onions in it for 5 minutes.
• 3 stir in garlic, corriander and hot pepper.
• 4 saute for 5 more minutes.
• 5 add the remaining ingredients, except couscous and cheese.
• 6 bring to a boil.
• 7 cover and cook on medium heat for 20 minutes.
• 8 stir in couscous and cook for 10 more minutes.
• 9 add more water if necessary.
• 10 serve hot.
• 11 note: cheese can be added to taste by each diner.

Jamaican Chilled Avocado Soup W/ Fresh Ginger And Lime Crema

Total Time: 32 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 2 large avocados, peeled and mashed
• 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 to make the soup: melt butter in a saucepan and cook the onions for about 4 min, until softened.
• 2 add ginger and continue to cook an additional 2 minute.
• 3 add the avocado and chicken stock; whisk to combine. simmer over medium-low heat for about 5 minute.
• 4 add green onion and transfer the soup to a blender and puree, in batches if necessary, until smooth.
• 5 place in a bowl and stir in half and half, salt and pepper to taste. chill thoroughly before serving.
• 6 make crema: stir together the sour cream, lime juice, garlic, and salt.
• 7 when soup is chilled, garnish each portion with a generous dollop of crema.

Jamaican Banana Bread

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg, well beaten
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/4 cup nuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup raisins

Recipe

• 1 cream together first four ingredients.
• 2 sift together flour, baking powder and spices.
• 3 gradually add banana, then flour mixture alternately to margarine mixture. the result will be a sticky dough.
• 4 mix in raisins and nuts.
• 5 turn into greased 9-inch loaf pan. bake 55 minutes at 350 degrees until golden brown.

Home At Six Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, cup up and undrained
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
• 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn kernels, undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 in a large soup pot over medium heat, combine ground beef and onion; saute until beef is brown (drain off fat).
• 2 stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, and basil; bring to a boil.
• 3 reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 1 hours.
• 4 remove from heat.
• 5 serve in soup bowls and garnish with cheddar cheese.

Fava Bean Salad

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (19 ounce) can fava beans or 2 cups young fresh fava beans, out-of-the pod and steamed
• 1 medium english cucumber, coarsely chopped
• 1 large roma tomato, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup pitted kalamata olive, chopped
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 1 head romaine lettuce, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons dried sweet basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
• coarse-ground black pepper
• sea salt

Recipe

• 1 combine fava beans, chopped cucumber, tomato, olives, red onion, romaine, and parsley in a bowl.
• 2 for the dressing, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, water, and the remainder of the spices in a lidded jar.
• 3 shake jar until dressing ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
• 4 pour dressing over salad and mix ingredients until well coated.
• 5 refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
• 6 serve salad on top of extra romaine or butter lettuce leaves for an attractive presentation.
• 7 makes 4 main dish or 6 side-dish servings.
• 8 variations on a theme: if fava beans are not available or not in season, substitute 2 cups cooked cannellini ( kidney) or great northern beans in the recipe.

Fava Bean And Mint Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 red onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 3 cups fava beans (thaw if frozen)
• 3 3/4 cups vegetable stock
• 2 -3 tablespoons chopped mint leaves

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil in a large sauce pan.
• 2 add onion and garlic, saute 2-3 minutes, until soft.
• 3 add potatoes, cook, and stirring, for 5 minutes.
• 4 stir in beans and stock. cover & simmer for 30 minutes.
• 5 remove a few veggies from the pot (about ¾ of a cup…or more if you prefer to have a chunkier soup), set aside.
• 6 place the remainder soup in a food processor / blender. process until soup is smooth.
• 7 return soup to saucepan; add the reserved vegetables and mint.
• 8 bring to a boil, stirring constantly. remove from heat.
• 9 garnish with mint springs & unsweetened yogurt.

Lickity Split Fried Rice

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 -3 slices bacon, crisply cooked
• 4 cups leftover cooked rice, approximately
• soy sauce, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced (although in '73 it would have been garlic powder)
• 1/2 cup frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, green beans, corn)
• 2 green onions, sliced thinly
• 1 egg, lightly fried, then chopped up

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet or wok fry the bacon on medium heat until crispy.
• 2 set aside to cool and drain then cut up into little pieces. save the bacon drippings.
• 3 increase heat to medium-high. add the cooked rice to the pan and break up any lumps with a fork.
• 4 fry until the rice is browned, adding soy sauce and black pepper, to taste.
• 5 stir in the garlic and mixed vegetables. reduce heat to medium and fry rice until the vegetables are brightly colored and heated through.
• 6 stir in the green onions and fry another minute.
• 7 remove from heat and add the crumbled bacon and chopped egg.

Fava Bean Soup

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup skinless dried fava beans
• 1 garlic clove
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch ground cumin
• salt
• pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
• lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 two days ahead, place the beans in a bowl with plenty of water to cover to soak.
• 2 change water now and again.
• 3 drain the soaked beans and put them in a large saucepan with the garlic and water.
• 4 bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 1 hour, until the beans are very very tender and literally disintegrating to form a soup.
• 5 depending on the beans, you might need to cook the beans another full hour, adding additional water — don't worry, you can't overcook them.
• 6 mash with a fork to get a nice soupy consistency, adding water as necessary to thin the soup to your liking.
• 7 whisk in the olive oil and cumin, then season with salt and pepper.
• 8 let simmer a few more minutes to blend the flavors.
• 9 ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the minced parsley and squeezings of lemon juice.
• 10 depending on the taste and health of your sick one, you can serve the soup with more lemon slices on the side and toasted pita bread.

Holmby Avenue Salad

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (7 ounce) can tuna, packed in water,drained
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1 green pepper, sliced
• 1 sweet red pepper, sliced
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 hard-boiled egg, diced
• 3/4 cup green beans, cooked
• 3 green onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients.
• 2 let chill in refrigerator before serving.

Haricots Verts With Hot Pepper Relish

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 lbs french haricots vert or 1 1/2 lbs other thin green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/3 cup finely chopped shallot
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 red bell peppers, finely chopped
• 1 fresh serrano chili, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Recipe

• 1 prepare haricots verts: cook beans in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
• 2 drain in a colander and transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking.
• 3 drain beans well and season with salt and pepper.
• 4 make relish:.
• 5 heat oil in a heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook shallots, stirring, until just softened.
• 6 add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
• 7 add bell peppers and chile and sauté over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until peppers are softened, about 3 minutes.
• 8 add vinegar and sugar and cook, stirring, until liquid is evaporated, about 2 minutes.
• 9 cool relish and season with salt and pepper.
• 10 serve beans topped with relish.
• 11 cooks' notes:.
• 12 beans may be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled, wrapped in paper towels in a sealable plastic bag.
• 13 relish may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

Haricots Verts With Shallots And Pancetta

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup pancetta (about 2 ounces, minced)
• 1/4 cup shallot, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 lb french haricots vert, trimmed and sliced
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Recipe

• 1 heat a large skillet oven over medium-high heat. coat pan with cooking spray.
• 2 add pancetta and shallots to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until pancetta is crisp and shallots are tender and lightly browned.
• 3 add broth and vinegar to pan, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. add beans to pan, tossing to coat.
• 4 cover and cook 7 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. remove from heat; stir in salt.
• 5 note: use caution towards the end of the cooking time as it could burn quite easily.

Jamaican Rum Fruitcake

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup rum (wrey and nephew)
• 1 cup manishevitz wine
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup prune
• 4 cups flour
• 6 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon nutmeg
• 6 eggs
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 lb butter
• 1 tablespoon browning sauce

Recipe

• 1 blend the raisins, prunes, wine and rum together, set aside.( if you want to have the fruits unblended, you must soak the fruits in the wine/rum for at least a week).
• 2 beat the eggs and add vanilla.
• 3 mix the butter and sugar until it gets fluffy.
• 4 mix butter mixture, blended fruit, and eggs.
• 5 add flour, nutmeg,cinnamon, mix.
• 6 add browning and continue to mix.
• 7 the batter should be thick enough so that a spoon stands up in it(but not too thick) .
• 8 if the dough is too thick add more wine or rum.
• 9 bake at 350 for about 35-40 min or until a knife comes out clean when you stick it inches.

Jamaican Beef Dumplings

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup finely chopped scallion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 3/4 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 cups vegetable oil, divided
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 2 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
• hot sauce (preferably jamaican)
• 30 wonton wrappers

Recipe

• 1 cook scallion, onion, curry powder, and thyme in 1 1/2 tablespoons oil with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. stir in beef and bread crumbs and cook until meat is just cooked through, about 3 minutes. season with hot sauce. cool.
• 2 put a rounded teaspoon filling in center of a wrapper. lightly brush edge of wrapper with water, then fold in half (diagonally if square) and press to seal. form remaining dumplings.
• 3 heat 1 inch oil to 350°f in a 12-inch skillet. fry dumplings in 3 batches, turning once or twice, until golden-brown, 2 to 3 minutes per batch.

Fava Bean And Grilled Shrimp Salad In Radicchio Cups

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups fava beans, shelled (about 2 lbs unshelled)
• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 4 leaves radicchio

Recipe

• 1 cook beans in boiling water 1 minute; drain.
• 2 plunge beans into ice water; drain.
• 3 remove tough outer skins from beans; discard skins.
• 4 place beans in a large bowl; set aside.
• 5 prepare grill.
• 6 thread shrimp evenly onto 6 (12-inch) skewers; brush with 1 tsp oil.
• 7 sprinkle shrimp evenly with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper.
• 8 place skewers on a grill rack coated with cooking spray and grill 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until shrimp are done.
• 9 cool slightly and remove shrimp from skewers. add shrimp to beans.
• 10 combine remaining 5 tsp oil, remaining 1/4 tsp salt, remaining 1/8 tsp pepper, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
• 11 drizzle juice mixture over shrimp mixture and toss to coat. stir in parsley.
• 12 place 1 radicchio leaf on each of 4 salad plates and spoon 1 cup shrimp mixture into each leaf.

Low-fat Low Cal Crock Pot Pasta Fagioli

Total Time: 9 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 9 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb sweet italian turkey sausage (bulk or removed from casings)
• 1 medium onion, diced small
• 1 cup dried great northern beans or 1 cup cranberry beans
• 3 large carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 2 cups small shell pasta (shells or ditalini)
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 3 -4 cups vegetable broth (i use fat free)
• 2 beef bouillon cubes (or vegetable)
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• freshly grated parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 soak beans overnight.
• 2 in the morning (or do this step the night before) brown the turkey sausage and the diced onion.
• 3 drain and rinse and put in the crock pot.
• 4 add the broth, beans, carrot, herbs, salt& pepper and crushed tomatoes.
• 5 cook on low for 9 hours.
• 6 half hour before you think it is done, bring a pot of water to boil and cook the pasta to al dente.
• 7 drain and rinse to cut down on the starch in your soup.
• 8 stir the tomato paste into the crock pot and then fold in the pasta.
• 9 cook for another 1/2 hour.
• 10 serve in nice bowls with a topping of freshly grated parmesan and maybe a sprig of basil.
• 11 enjoy!

Fava Bean Falafel

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 250 g fresh fava beans
• 3 sprigs fresh coriander
• 6 mint leaves
• 1 pinch  salt
• 1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 small  red chili pepper, sliced
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
• 1 teaspoon flour
• 8 mint leaves, finely  chopped 
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1/2 lemon, juice of
• coarse salt
• fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• combine beans, herbs, salt, pepper, cayenne, cumin, chili and lemon zest in food processor. blend  until moderately smooth.
• stir in flour (do not run processor!)
• heat vegetable oil in a pot to 375°f .
• using 2 tablespoons, make oval dumplings (quenelles) from the mixture, and drop into hot oil. deep fry until turns dark golden brown.
•  Remove excess oil by putting on paper towel and lightly sprinkle with salt. 
•  stir together mint, yogurt, lemon juice, salt and pepper to make yogurt dipping/yogurt sauce  for falafel.
• serve felafel with yogurt sauce.

Fava Beans With Tomato Garlic Sauce

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (19 ounce) cans fava beans (use fresh if you have them, take off the pods and boil them until tender, cool and then slip off the)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 large onions, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons hot red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 3/4 cup hot water
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• salt & pepper
• 2 teaspoons hungarian paprika

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large saucepan& over medium heat saute the onions& garlic until golden.
• 2 stir in remaining ingredients except the beans.
• 3 bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes (add a bit more water if it reduces too much- the sauce should have some liquid to it).
• 4 gently stir in the fava beans and let stand for a few minutes so the beans absorb some of the flavor from the sauce.

Fava Beans And Red Onions.

Total Time: 23 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• water
• 2 cups fava beans
• 1 red onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 a. remove fava beans from pods, and place in stovetop pot. add water to cover one inch above fava beans.
• 2 b. add a pinch of salt to water and allow to simmer about 3 minutes, fava beans will turn a bright green when they are cooked.
• 3 celsius in a pan add olive oil and bring to medium heat. add the sliced red onion and garlic, allow to turn a light brown. add the fava beans!
• 4 d. mix fava beans, red onion and garlic. about one minute. add salt and pepper to taste. remove from heat.
• 5 f. now it's time to eat them!

Harira - Moroccan Lamb Stew

Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb cubed lamb
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 7 cups water
• 3/4 cup green lentil
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 4 ounces vermicelli
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 lemon, juiced

Recipe

• 1 place the lamb, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, margarine, celery, onion, and cilantro into a large soup pot over a low heat.
• 2 stir frequently for 5 minutes.
• 3 pour tomatoes (reserve juice) into the mixture and let simmer for 15 minutes.
• 4 pour tomato juice, 7 cups water, and the lentils into the pot.
• 5 bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer.
• 6 let soup simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
• 7 about 10 minutes before serving turn the heat to medium-high, place chickpeas and noodles into the soup, let cook about 10 minutes (until noodles are al dente).
• 8 stir in lemon and eggs, let eggs cook 1 minute.

Easy Stove Top Baked Beans

Total Time: 33 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/3 cup sauted onion
• 2 (15 ounce) cans lamb and beans
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 dash dry mustard

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients.
• 2 bring to a simmer, and keep it at a simmer for half on hour, or until it is thickened to your liking. stir occasionally to keep the beans from burning.
• 3 serve!

Jamaica Me Crazy Chili

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 1/2 cups chopped red peppers (or both) or 2 1/2 cups yellow peppers (or both)
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon paprika (hot if possible)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Recipe

• 1 brown ground beef over medium high heat in a large, deep frying pan.
• 2 drain off fat and set aside.
• 3 coat a large dutch oven with cooking spray and place over medium high heat.
• 4 when pan is hot add the olive oil and cook the onion and garlic until the onion is tender, then add the peppers and cook until tender.
• 5 season with the cumin, paprika, chili powder, sugar, salt and cloves.
• 6 stir in the canned diced tomatoes, and the drained cans of beans.
• 7 add water to cover all.
• 8 bring to a boil and then stir in the meat and tomato paste.
• 9 bring to a boil and then simmer 30 minutes.
• 10 remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar.
• 11 may serve with chopped fresh cilantro as decorative topping.

Hunan Smoked Ham Hock With Hot Black Bean Sauce

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs smoked ham hocks
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon fermented black beans
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
• 1 cup green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch squares
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot red pepper powder
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces

Recipe

• 1 place ham hocks in a pot, cover with water and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until the meat easily separates from the bone with a fork.
• 2 remove hocks from water, allow to cool, take off meat from the bones and slice into 1 inch slices.
• 3 this step can be done well ahead.
• 4 note: if using canadian bacon, picnic ham or smoked lamb shoulder you amy simmer in water until very tender or use as is without simmering.
• 5 heat wok or saute pan over high heat, add vegetable oil and when very hot add black beans and garlic; mash together.
• 6 stir in meat, add green pepper, soy sauce, red pepper powder and chicken broth.
• 7 stir continuously until well blended; add green onion.
• 8 serve hot.

Low-fat Hearty Turkey And Ton Of Veggie Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 4 quarts water
• 8 tablespoons low-sodium beef bouillon granules
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 (15 ounce) can beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can baby lima beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 green onions with tops, sliced thin
• 8 tablespoons garlic powder
• 8 tablespoons parsley flakes
• 4 tablespoons dried basil
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper
• 2 cups california-blend frozen vegetables
• 2 cups frozen green beans
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 2 cups frozen corn
• 3 cups skinless boneless turkey breasts, cooked, cut into bite size chunks

Recipe

• 1 in an 8- 10 quart stock pot combine all ingredients up to the frozen vegetables.
• 2 bring to a full boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer about 10 minutes.
• 3 add frozen vegetables and turkey and continue to simmer about 15 to 20 minutes. do not overcook the vegetables. they should be crisp. as the soup sits the vegetables will soften a lot and if you over cook it will become mush.
• 4 let the soup rest about 10 minutes and enjoy!

Liege Salad

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 medium potatoes
• 1 lb fresh green beans
• salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 5 slices lean smoked bacon, diced
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped spring onion

Recipe

• 1 place the potatoes in a large saucepan of salted water, bring to the boil and cook for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
• 2 place the beans in a large saucepan, cover with cold water and season with salt. bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until just tender.
• 3 meanwhile, heat the butter in a frying pan, add the bacon and fry for 5 minutes or until crisp, turning from time to time.
• 4 add the wine vinegar to the frying pan and boil rapidly, scraping up any bits of bacon. continue to boil until reduced by 2/3rds.
• 5 drain the cooked potatoes then peel them and cut them into slices.
• 6 drain the beans and arrange in a salad bowl.
• 7 place the potatoes around the outsides, sprinkle with the chopped parsley and spring onions then pour the diced bacon together with the vinegar over the top.
• 8 serve warm.

Haricots Verts With Carmelized Shallots

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb french haricots vert, trimmed (tiny green beans)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 lb shallot, halved lengthwise and peeled
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (may sub balsamic vinegar)
• salt
• black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Recipe

• 1 cook the green beans in boiling salted water to cover 3 to 4 minutes, or until crisp tender. drain. plunge the beans into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
• 2 melt the butter and brown sugar with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add shallots, and saute 2 minutes. reduce the heat to medium-low, add vinegar, and saute 10 minutes or until the shallots are golden brown and tender.
• 3 increase the heat to medium-high; add the green beans. saute 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Jamaica's Ajeen Beckford Hot & Sour Soup

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 8 fresh shiitake mushrooms
• 5 ounces bamboo shoots, julienne
• 6 green onions, bias cut
• 2 1/2 ounces peanut oil
• 6 ounces malt vinegar
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons pepper picante sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 3 quarts chicken stock
• 6 ounces cooked lamb, diced or 6 ounces diced raw shrimp
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 ounces cornstarch
• 6 ounces bean curd or 6 ounces tofu, cubed
• 3 beaten eggs

Recipe

• 1 mushroom, bamboo and green onion in peanut oil for 1 minute. remove from heat.
• 2 add vinegar, pepper, soy sauce, sambol and sesame oil. reserve until ready to finish soup.
• 3 add hot chicken stock, to reserved base mixture and bring to a boil. add lamb, shrimp and salt. simmer just for a minute.
• 4 dissolve cornstarch in a little water and stir into soup. simmer a further 2 minutes to thicken.
• 5 add bean curd and swirl soup while pouring in beaten egg. stop stirring and allow egg to set into streaks. do not stir again or reboil.

Grecian Lima Beans

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package dried lima beans
• 2 (16 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes with juice
• 1 cup olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• sea salt, to taste
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill

Recipe

• 1 place the lima beans in a large saucepan.
• 2 pour enough water to fill to 2 inches above top of the beans.
• 3 allow to soak overnight.
• 4 preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• 5 place the saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes; drain.
• 6 pour the beans into a 9 x 13 baking dish.
• 7 add the tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt, and dill; stir.
• 8 bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water if the mixture appears dry.

Cuervo Caribbean Mist

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• ice cube
• 1 1/2 ounces unsweetened pineapple juice
• 1 1/2 ounces orange juice
• 1 ounce tequila
• 1/2 ounce blue curacao
• orange slice

Recipe

• 1 fill a glass halfway with ice.
• 2 add pineapple juice, orange juice, tequila, and blue curacao; stir to combine.
• 3 garnish with orange slice.

Margarita Chicken Pasta Salad

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 10 ounces uncooked tri-color spiral pasta (spiral pasta)
• 1 lb chicken breast, strips for stir-frying
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 (11 ounce) can mexicorn whole kernel corn, with red and green
• bell pepper, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons tequila, if desired (optional)
• 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 (4 1/2 ounce) chopped green chilies

Recipe

• 1 cook rotini to desired doneness as directed on package. drain. rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
• 2 meanwhile, in resealable food storage plastic bag, combine chicken and taco seasoning mix; shake to coat.
• 3 heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. add chicken; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown and no longer pink in center, stirring frequently. remove from heat; set aside.
• 4 in blender container or food processor bowl with metal blade, combine all dressing ingredients; blend 30 seconds or until well blended.
• 5 in large serving bowl, combine cooked rotini, corn, beans and dressing; toss to coat. fold in cooked chicken.
• 6 serve warm or cold. if desired, garnish with lime wedge and cilantro leaves.

Haricots Rouges Casserole - Casserole Of Red Beans

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 lb bacon, sliced
• 4 cups cooked red beans (canned is fine)
• 4 cups tomatoes, cooked (canned is fine)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 lb cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 lightly grease a casserole dish and preheat oven to 350°f.
• 2 cook bacon crisp, remove from pan.
• 3 add beans to bacon fat, and tomatoes to which baking powder has been added.
• 4 stir all together; season to taste with salt and pepper and place in prepared casserole dish.
• 5 cover tightly and bake for one hour.
• 6 remove cover, sprinkle with cheese, arrange bacon strips over all and cook for ten minutes more.

Jamaican Beef Patties (beef In Pastry)

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 fresh chili pepper, seeded and minced
• 3 green onions with tops, minced
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs, coarse
• 1/2 cup beef stock or 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter or 10 tablespoons margarine, cut into bits
• 1/4 cup water, ice-cold

Recipe

• 1 to make the filling: in a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
• 2 add the beef, onion, garlic, chili pepper and scallions.
• 3 saute, stirring constantly until the mixture gives off its moisture, about 8 minutes.
• 4 add the remaining filling ingredients and simmer, stirring often, for 20 minutes. the filling should be moist but not wet. set aside to cool.
• 5 to make the pastry: sift the flour, curry powder and salt into a large mixing bowl.
• 6 mix in the butter and rub with your fingers until it is the consistency of cornmeal.
• 7 add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough just holds together.
• 8 cover, refrigerate for 1 hour. heat the oven to 400 degrees f.
• 9 on a lightly floured board, roll out the pastry about 1/8-inch thick. using a 4-inch round cookie cutter, cut the pastry into disks.
• 10 place 1 tablespoon of the filling slightly below the center of each round.
• 11 fold over the pastry to form a half moon and seal the edges with the tines of a fork.
• 12 place the patties on a lightly greased baking sheet.
• 13 bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.