1 Colorful Bean Recipe for 3 Meals

1 Colorful Bean Recipe for 3 Meals

I’m trying something new – integrating a blogpost (about food and health) with a weekly meal plan anchored on a core recipe. I’m still seeking the best way to translate my meal planning and our daily eating into this blog to make it easier for you to make...
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 Wraps

Southwest Hummus Wraps

For a delicious lunch or light supper, spread this Southwest Hummus , enriched by red bell pepper and cilantro, on a wrap or into a pita bread, add black beans, avocado and spinach for a healthy, delicious quick lunch or light supper. For an extra-kick add some...
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...
Coconut Red Lentil Curry

Coconut Red Lentil Curry

Red lentils are made from whole yellow lentils that are peeled and split in half, exposing the red color under their outer seed coat which makes them cook quickly. This dish comes together easily and leaves bellies full and happy. If cooking for children or those who...