Zesty Watermelon Gazpacho

Zesty Watermelon Gazpacho

Watermelon?! In the gazpacho?!  Afew sips in and you will be entranced. It’s an easy and delicious appetizer for summer dinner parties or any time. The secret to its amazing flavor and taste-bud-delight is to make it the day before. The flavors will meld and...
Southwest Black Bean and Bell Pepper Salad

Southwest Black Bean and Bell Pepper Salad

There are recipes that stand the test of time. I’ve been making this one for more years that I can remember; it’s so versatile, delicious and nutritious.  Fiber-rich beans are a superfood;  tossed here with bell peppers, red onion and cilantro and this...
Southwest Hummus

Southwest Hummus

Beans are so important to our health that we should  Eat More Beans. Hummus/bean dips are a delicious way to do this. I use them instead of mayo as a sandwich spread, or in wraps with leftover grains and spinach (or other greens). Roasted bell peppers make this one of...
Eggplant Red Bell Pepper Dip with Almonds

Eggplant Red Bell Pepper Dip with Almonds

This is hugely popular as an appetizer with pita chips for dinner parties. I also use it as a spread on toasts or wraps – add some spinach leaves and maybe a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds — for a snack or even lunch. Red bell pepper is a rich source of lutein and...
African Coconut Soup with Chickpeas

African Coconut Soup with Chickpeas

I love this nutrient dense soup; it is a comfort soup and is especially delicious in cold weather. Like all beans, chickpeas (garbanzo) are a super food because of their substantial nutritional content (protein, B vitamins, iron, folate, potassium, magnesium and...