Black Bean Spread

Black Bean Spread

This spread is just fabulous. Really hit the spot today. You can see our delicious and simple lunch in the picture (see also Four-Grain Flatbread). The recipe is flexible; a couple of the ingredients are optional. Can’t beat that! I’m sure it could be livened up with cilantro or cayenne pepper. 4 cups cooked black [...]

Honey Roasted Almonds

2 cups whole, raw almonds, with skins 1 tablespoon xylitol (optional) 1 tablespoon cumin (optional) 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons raw honey 2 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons coconut oil (or other cooking oil) Spread the almonds in a baking pan, in a single layer. Bake at 300 degrees, stirring every 2 or 3 minutes, [...]

Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmas) — with Pictures

Stuffed grape leaves are one of my all-time favorite foods. When we had them growing up, it was a family affair. Whoever was home loved to get in on the rolling. My mom would lead us in making a huge pot of them. We would eat off them for days, if they lasted that long! [...]

Roasted Toasted Hazelnuts

Our pastor’s wife gave us some deliciously toasted local hazelnuts. She also gave me some raw hazelnuts to turn into hazelnut butter for her family to try. I just finished toasting the raw hazelnuts using her directions, which are: Roasted Toasted Hazelnuts Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Spread raw (shelled) hazelnuts out on a baking [...]

Hummus

We have gobs of leftover tabouli from last night. I love leftover tabouli! The flavors just get better and better, as long as I fluff it before serving — to reincorporate all the yummy juices settled at the bottom of the bowl. We each ate a good bit of that along with a hummus sandwich. [...]