Many refried beans recipes that I have read include lard. While that is probably tasty, I have decided to come up with a healthier refried beans recipe. The refried beans recipe below uses olive oil instead of lard, and it tastes great!
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Ingredients For Refried Beans:
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While waiting for my son to finish football practice (yes, in this outrageous heat!), I popped into a coffee shop and happened upon a display of several cakes, including a lush, three-layer red velvet with cream cheese icing. Moist, and gently cocoa flavored, this slice and an iced coffee was just what I needed for [...]
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Aside from warm summer days, another thing to look forward to was this month’s cookbook club. We chose Jennifer McLagan’s cookbook Fat: An Appreciation of a Misunderstood Ingredient, With Recipes, a drastic contrast from last month’s selection of Heidi Swanson’s Super Natural Cooking. McLagan’s book just recently won two James Beard awards for “Cookbook of [...]
Red-Skin Potato Salad with Honey Dill Dressing
1 1/2 pounds small red new potatoes
4 strips bacon
1 medium onion, diced
6 tablespoons honey
6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon water
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped or 1 tablespoon dried dill
1 bunch watercress, washed and chopped
Directions:
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Strawberry Spinach Salad Ingredients
4-5 cups of baby spinach
1 quart of strawberries
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Home About Contact My Other Blogs Buttermilk Chocolate Cookies Reviews Subscribe Grilled Corn with Spiced Honey Butter Recipe by Joi on June 21, 2009 Grilled Corn with Spiced Honey Butter 1 2 cup butter , softened 1 3 cup honey 1 teaspoon chili powder 8 ears fresh corn 1 4 cup fresh cilantro , chopped 8 lime wedges : Directions In a small bowl stir together the butter , honey and chili powder set aside . Fold back husks and remove silk from corn pull husks back up over corn . Place corn in a large bowl of ice water and soak for 15 minutes . Remove and shake off excess water . Place on grill over medium hot coals and cook for 15 to 20 minutes , turning frequently . Remove husks and spread each ear with seasoned butter . Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lime . wedges Makes 8 Servings I’m standing at the back door with this recipe in hand , waiting for some of our greatest unsung heroes farmers to harvest that delicious corn I wait for every year . I know , I know I have quite a wait but I don’t . mind I can’t wait to try this spiced honey rub on other vegetables as . well This wonderful recipe and the beautiful picture are courtesy of the National Honey Board Related : ArticlesHOME s SITEMAP CONTACT US OUTDOOR COOKING HOME SECOND ANNUAL BEST BBQ RECIPE CONTEST WHAT'S AN RSS FEEDHOME s SITEMAP CONTACT US OUTDOOR COOKING HOME SECOND ANNUAL BEST BBQ RECIPE CONTEST WHAT'S AN RSS FEEDThis is a great salad dressing and you can create many variations on this by varying herbs and spices. The salad dressing that I made is with garlic and basil, but there are tons of flavor combinations that will work as well.
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Buttermilk Salad Dressing Ingredients:
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1 tablespoon [...]
Home About Contact My Other Blogs Buttermilk Chocolate Cookies Reviews Subscribe Camembert Grape Salad with Honey Vinaigrette A Honey of a Recipe by Joi on June 18, 2009 Camembert Grape Salad with Honey Vinaigrette A Honey of a Recipe 1 4 cup honey 1 4 cup red wine vinegar 1 2 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 3 4 pound seedless grapes 3 4 pound fresh figs , apricots , plums or nectarines , sliced 4 ounces camembert or brie cheese , cut into narrow wedges 1 2 cup pecan halves , toasted 2 quarts salad greens : Directions Combine honey , vinegar , oil , orange juice and poppy seeds in a jar . Shake well . Arrange clusters of grapes , fruit , cheese wedges and pecans on salad greens . Shake dressing and drizzle over salads . Refrigerate any remaining . dressing Makes 4 Servings Honey is one of the ingredients I never allow myself to run out of . Not only is it delicious in many recipes , I love it on bagels it hooks up with cream cheese the way peanut butter hooks up with jelly I love it in hot tea and it’s invaluable during cold and hayfever seasons . When used liberally in hot tea , with lemon , it soothes a sore throat , quiets an annoying cough ,
Summer is here and as much as I love chocolate in all its many incarnations, warm weather calls for treats that are a bit lighter and brighter than my favorite winter fare. The higher temperatures also mean we’re less likely to gravitate towards large treats, preferring instead to savor smaller bites and brighter flavors. This dessert fits that bill in all ways and more.
These may be mix based, but…
Get dressed to grill! I love this time of year because it is time to dust off the cobwebs on the grill. Grilling adds depth and flavor to foods but most people are only comfortable grilling meats and fish. In my hands-on cooking classes and at our cooking parties, we like to get people out [...]HOME s SITEMAP CONTACT US OUTDOOR COOKING HOME SECOND ANNUAL BEST BBQ RECIPE CONTEST WHAT'S AN RSS FEEDHOME s SITEMAP CONTACT US OUTDOOR COOKING HOME SECOND ANNUAL BEST BBQ RECIPE CONTEST WHAT'S AN RSS FEED
It is comical when a school calls me and asks about our after-school cooking program, but then follows up with the question, “Do you require a kitchen for your class?” You would think that a “cooking class” would need a kitchen, but I have come up with a variety of solutions that allow What’s Cooking [...]
Home About Contact My Other Blogs Buttermilk Chocolate Cookies Reviews Subscribe Cracked Pepper Turkey Breast Panini With Basil Pesto by Joi on June 15, 2009 I’m not even going to lie , when it comes to kitchen appliances and gadgets , I’m like a kid in a roomful of toys or a teenage girl in a roomful of mirrors . G- to the i- to the ddy . Giddy One of my favorite toys is my Cuisinart Panini and Sandwich Press I absolutely delight in finding new combinations that work . I love to bring home bags of bread vegetables , cheeses , and meats from the grocery store and set to work finding the best combinations . Avocado , pesto , and stone ground mustard are also items that can kick a sandwich to new heights . Not only is it incredible , creative fun , it’s also a healthy way to . eat Since I use a lot of wheat bread , olive oil , vegetables , cheese , turkey , and chicken my paninis turn out to be as healthy as they are . delicious Yesterday , I broke out some of my favorite staples : Sara Lee Whole Grain White Bread , Sara Lee Cracked Pepper Turkey Breast , slices of Mozzarella cheese , Classico Traditional Basil Pesto , Olive Oil , my pepper mill , coarse-ground mustard , and Miracle
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When it come to Indian food, it’s hard to get more authentic than dal. This recipe calls for red lentils, but I have also made it successfully with chana dal. Those who own a copy of James McNair’s Beans & Grains will already have this recipe. For those who don’t, this article’s for you.
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Fried rice is something I’ve covered on this blog on more than one occasion. Fried rice is a passion for both my wife and myself. It’s a staple meal in our home for its versatility, ease of cooking and its ability to carry the flavors of almost any ingredient added to it, but this post is not about the rice.
Don’t get me wrong, the rice was wonderful; but in…
Summer always goes by way too fast. It is hard to believe the 4th of July is sneaking up already! However, it’s not too late to plan a great party that is in everyone’s budget. In a down economy, cheap thrills are the name of the game so what’s better than getting together with your [...]HOME s SITEMAP CONTACT US OUTDOOR COOKING HOME SECOND ANNUAL BEST BBQ RECIPE CONTEST WHAT'S AN RSS FEED
Now that you know how to tackle cooking any kind of rice, you need to know how to make it taste amazing.
Don’t just always feed your family plain, white rice with butter and salt. Yes, this is awesome sometimes…
…But you can really take your rice to another level, and make it something to take note [...]Post from: The How To Cook Online BlogHOME s SITEMAP CONTACT US OUTDOOR COOKING HOME SECOND ANNUAL BEST BBQ RECIPE CONTEST WHAT'S AN RSS FEED
Feeding America, Grain Foods Foundation and the Bread Art Project have partnered to help fight hunger in a wonderfully creative way. Their “recipe for action” simply involves creating a piece of bread art by the end of June - and for each slice of art created, the Grain Foods Foundation donates $1 to Feeding America. [...]HOME s SITEMAP CONTACT US OUTDOOR COOKING HOME SECOND ANNUAL BEST BBQ RECIPE CONTEST WHAT'S AN RSS FEED
Celebrate America's Independence day with these Kids 4th of July recipes.HOME s SITEMAP CONTACT US OUTDOOR COOKING HOME SECOND ANNUAL BEST BBQ RECIPE CONTEST WHAT'S AN RSS FEEDHOME s SITEMAP CONTACT US OUTDOOR COOKING HOME SECOND ANNUAL BEST BBQ RECIPE CONTEST WHAT'S AN RSS FEED
American Cooking covers many areas and ethnic groups. Kids can learn about facts from America and try some typical American recipes.
Travelers’ Tales – Edited by Jennifer L. Leo
In another Travelers’ Tales compilation of stories for women, Jennifer Leo has put together an absolutely hilarious collection of stories from ladies on the road. Ready for a peek at some of the highlights?
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Now that our backyard chickens are laying eggs, our kids are more interested than ever in eating these little orbs. They are full of nutrition, taste great and in our case, are super fresh. But the true nutrition content of eggs can be confusing, as we realized during a conversation at the table during Passover. [...]
The June “Food Issue” of Men’s Health magazine features “The 125 Best Foods for Men.” The magazine’s editors created the list which includes ten picks from each section of your grocery store: Breads & Grains, Dairy & Deli, Frozen Foods, Packaged Foods & Snacks, Drinks, Condiments, Spreads, and Cooking Extras.
What a cool approach!
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