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Home-made hummus is simple and easy to make, and the taste is fresh and smooth. This recipe, using canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas) is the classic variation, but the garlic and lemon with just a bit of cumin combine into a extraordinary taste, perfect for dipping. It makes a great appetizer, served with flat bread and/or [...]
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There are many variations of white bean salads and this tasty recipe is colorful, quick and easy to prepare. Make it ahead of time because the flavor improves as it marinates. The flavor and texture of freshly cooked white beans is superior to canned, and white beans cook more quickly — about an hour with [...]
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Black beans have a distinctive but mild flavor that I love. In this simple but tasty dish, black beans are slow-cooked in a simple tomato-based sauce, complimented by cilantro. This simple recipe makes a great side, served with grilled chicken or quesadillas, or it can be served as a main vegetarian dish - goes well [...]
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In 2008, Stephanie “The Crockpot Lady” made and documented one different crockpot recipe every single day in her blog A Year of Crockpotting. Putting aside my awe, wonder and profound respect for Stephanie’s perseverance and creativity, I decided that I would make a similar attempt at a feebler goal of cooking and reporting on one [...]
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I make this chili at least once a year - usually in the fall - and invite my close friends over to share, along with tortilla chips, salsa and guacamole. This tradition, and the recipe, began many, many years ago, when I went on a weekend field trip with a small group of fellow students [...]
