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Parmesan-roasted broccoli. Steak Mock Frites Recipe. Three-Cup Vegetables Recipe. Three-Cup Vegetables Recipe. Refried Black Beans Recipe. 1 Soak dry beans: Place dry black beans in a bowl and add enough water to cover the beans by two inches.

Refried Black Beans Recipe

Let sit overnight. Alternatively, if you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, place the dry beans in a large bowl and pour boiling water over the beans, covering the beans with at least an inch of water, and let sit for one hour. Note, if your dry beans are a little old, or if you have reason to believe that they will be tough to cook (beans stored in hot or humid climates can get tough), you can add some salt to the water (1 1/2 teaspoons of salt 2 quarts of water) which at this stage will help the beans soften when they cook later. 2 Sauté cumin, onion, garlic: Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large thick-bottomed pot (the pot you will use to cook the beans) on medium high heat.

Add the cumin. 3 Add drained beans and water, simmer 2 hours: Once the beans have soaked, they should have expanded noticeably. Add the drained beans and 2 quarts of water to the onions. Extra-Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Roasted Potatoes Recipe. Spicy Caramelized Squash With Lemon and Hazelnuts Recipe. Vichy Carrots Recipe. Vichy Carrots Recipe. Potato, Zucchini, and Tomato Gratin. Potato Nik Recipe. Baked Caprese Salad. Tomatoes Niçoise Recipe. Glazed Grilled Carrots Recipe. Roasted Carrots With Parsley and Thyme Recipe. Sweet Potatoes With Tahini Butter Recipe.

Paul Carmichael’s Curried Rice Recipe. Potato Salad With Dijon Vinaigrette Recipe. Paul Carmichael’s Curried Rice Recipe. Spanish Brown Rice. Potatoes Au Gratin. Potatoes Au Gratin are a dinnertime staple around here!

Potatoes Au Gratin

Tender potato and onion slices smothered in a quick cheesy sauce and baked until golden. Au Gratin Potatoes is a family favorite recipe in my home! This side comes together easily and creates a cheesy and creamy dish that is unbelievably yummy! I love cheese! It is no secret that I can’t resist it! How to make Potatoes Au Gratin Potatoes Au Gratin satisfy my need for creamy, cheesy goodness and creates a side dish that your entire family will love! Thinly slice potatoes and onions (I use a simple inexpensive mandoline, it’s under $20 and saves tons of time).Stack the potatoes in little piles and then stand them upright in your casserole dish (instead of laying them flat like a traditional gratin).

While we most often eat these as a side, I sometimes make Potatoes Au Gratin with ham by including slices or diced leftover ham (from our favorite Crock Pot Ham) before baking. What is the best type of potato to use for scalloped potatoes? Indian-ish Baked Potatoes Recipe. Food & Wine. Herbed Grain Salad With Mushrooms, Hazelnuts and Pears Recipe. Green Bean Casserole Recipe. Roasted Carrots With Cilantro Yogurt and Peanuts Recipe. Sweet Potato Hash Browns Recipe. Roasted Cauliflower With Feta, Almonds and Olives Recipe. Farro With Mushrooms Recipe. Houseman's Roasted-Squash Salad Recipe. Corn Sauté with Ginger, Garlic & Fresh Cilantro - Recipe - FineCooking. Baked Sweet Corn.

Broccoli Salad With Garlic and Sesame Recipe. Broccoli Salad With Cheddar and Warm Bacon Vinaigrette Recipe. Stir-Fried Spicy Asparagus Recipe. Grilled Garlic Bread Recipe. Baked Beans Recipe. Southern Slow Cooker Green Beans - Southern Bite. Growing up, I only knew green beans as the super tender Southern style recipe with bacon and onions.

Southern Slow Cooker Green Beans - Southern Bite

So the first time I had green beans prepared lightly steamed, I thought someone had really screwed up! They were crunchy! Admittedly, I’ve grown to love them both ways. French style haricot verts make frequent appearances on our weeknight table because I can steam them in the microwave and they’re a light, delicious, easy side. But that doesn’t mean I don’t love the green beans from my childhood. Here’s an easy way to make that Southern classic – in the slow cooker. They’re perfect for special occasions and free up space on the cooktop. Southern Slow Cooker Green Beans Total time Author: Stacey Little | Southern Bite Serves: 6 to 8. Butter-Steamed Broccoli With Peppery Bread Crumbs Recipe.

Minimalist Baker Recipes. After trying my hand at coconut bacon and loving the flavor, I was left hoping for a texture that was closer to the real thing.

Minimalist Baker Recipes

Enter: Eggplant. We’ve used eggplant to make delicious things like Baba Ganoush, Harissa Eggplant Dip, Eggplant Lasagna Roll-Ups, and Cashew-Less Vegan Queso, but bacon may perhaps be its most brilliant use yet. Citrus Salad With Prosecco Recipe. Cauliflower Parmesan Recipe. Pan-Roasted Cauliflower With Garlic, Parsley and Rosemary Recipe. Classic Thanksgiving Dressing With Parsley, Sage and Thyme Recipe. Blistered Green Beans with Tomato-Almond Pesto Recipe. Asparagus and Arugula Pasta Salad. I have been in total spring cleaning mode this past week.

Asparagus and Arugula Pasta Salad

Actually, make that spring cleaning-out-anything-and-everything-unnecessary-in-my-home mode. Ever since I sold about half of my belongings and moved from a 3-bedroom house (plus a basement) to a 1-bedroom loft in downtown Kansas City, I have made it a point to try and keep things pretty minimal at home. And for the most part, I think I do a decent job. Cranberry, Ginger and Orange Chutney Recipe - Joanne Chang. Saffron Couscous Recipe.

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Eggplant and Tomato Confit Recipe. Rice. Easy Oven Polenta — Shockingly Delicious. Print This Post I’m not much for standing at the stove for 40 minutes, stirring things.

Easy Oven Polenta — Shockingly Delicious

(That’s why I like to do my caramelized onions in the Crock-Pot.) So while I like to eat polenta (or cornmeal mush as we called it in my childhood), I just never seem to choose to make it. All that standing and stirring while the polenta cooks seems tedious. Mostly I’ve used my bag of polenta (which I keep in the freezer for freshness), to make polenta cake.

Feta fritters. Moroccan Carrot & Chickpea Salad. 5 stars based on 19 votes Share on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on Pinterest Fragrant spices, bright colors, sweet and savory flavors — this Moroccan salad is a feast for the senses.

Moroccan Carrot & Chickpea Salad

It’s essentially an exotic twist on the classic carrot-raisin salad, yet you don’t need any exotic ingredients to make it. The magic is made with spices you likely already have in your spice cabinet. You can serve it with my Grilled Moroccan Chicken, Grilled Moroccan Meatballs or, for a lighter meal, my autumn-spiced Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup. The list of ingredients looks long but, as you can see, it’s mostly just a lot of spices. Begin by making the dressing. You’ll also need the juice from one orange. Whisk the lemon zest and citrus juice with the olive oil, honey and spices. Set the dressing aside. Keep a close eye on them; they go from perfectly golden to burnt very quickly!

Next, add all of the salad ingredients to the bowl with the dressing. Baked Sweet Corn. Glazed Grilled Carrots Recipe.