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       Found a really good dressing to use on my salad @ simplejoy . Trying to get healthy eating foods I like. I am not a kale fan. To me it tastes like dirt. As a matter of fact, quite a few plants taste like that. For instance, some peas and thank goodness I can't tolerate soy but that stuff was nasty tasting to me, too.     Chickpea Salad 1 15 oz Can (or 2 cups cooked and chilled) Chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed 1 Avocado, peeled and diced 1 Tomato, sliced and quartered 1/4 Cup diced onion, optional 4 oz Sharp Cheddar cheese, crumbled or shredded Blend all together. (This would be good with Mandarin oranges, too. Wish I had some. Next time.) Stir in Strawberry Dressing. If link is broken: 2 cups halved fresh strawberries 1/3 cup orange juice 1/4 red onion 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Add the strawberries, orange juice, onion, honey and salt to a blender or food processor. Blend until...

 SERIOUS EATS/BRINING BEANS

Beanie Weenie Scallopini  When my son Phillip was a toddler, we listened to The Adventures of Patch the Pirate . On one of his adventures he landed in the old west and met a fascinating character who ate a dish called Beanie Weenie Scallopini. Phillip asked me what was in it, because, as you well know by now, Moms know everything. Though the story does not say, the title gives us direction. 8 Hot Dogs 1 LB Elbow Macaroni Noodles ( I have used various other pastas over the years, but always come back to macaroni) 1 15 OZ Can Baked Beans (any flavor will do) 1 15 OZ Can Cream of Mushroom Soup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Prepare Noodles according to package; drain. Warm hot dogs; slice and add to noodles. Add beans (do not drain or rinse). Continue stirring over low heat. Stir in mushroom soup. Heat all the way through.  Remove from heat. Spoon into bowls and sprinkle cheese.  Serve immediately with bread n butter.  A meal fit for the imagination of a ...

   A much requested favorite at all picnics. This started out as my Mother's Ranch Salad and gradually became completely different, by the use of various ingredients, until it became my Frito Salad. A special thanks goes out to my BFF Jenn Douma for helping to create this throughout the years. Ingredients: 2  Bags (or equivalent thereof)   Mixed Salad Greens (I use red leaf lettuce and romaine) 1  32-ounce can Diced Tomatoes, drain, reserving liquid (or 4 Cups fresh, diced) 2  4-ounce cans Diced Green Chilies, drained 1  6-ounce can Black Olives, drained and diced 1  32-ounce can Chili Beans, undrained 1  32-ounce bottle Catalina Salad Dressing (or make your own) 1 pound Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese 2  15-ounce bags Frito Lay Brand Corn Chips, crushed 1  Large Purple Onions, sliced in rings Directions: Layer items listed in order given, reserving liquid from tomatoes, if any. When bottle of Catalina is adde...

Dilled Bean Bread This is THE BEST sandwich bread ever. At least, it is in my opinion. After you bake a batch, you let me know if you think so, too. Of course, having gone gluten-free last May, I am going to have to experiment with different gf flours to find the best source for alternation. Though I have not been diagnosed with with a digestive disorder other than Acid Reflux, I find that if I forego foods with wheat my stomach doesn't hurt. However, if I have a glass of milk with my meal, the pain disappears this way, also. I am still in the experimental stage of being gluten free. Ingredients: 1 Cup Bean Puree* 2 Tablespoons Butter 2 Tablespoons Minced Onion 1 Teaspoon Salt 2 Teaspoons Dried Dill Weed 1 Package Active Dry Yeast 1 Cup Lukewarm Water 2 Tablespoons Sugar 3 1/2 to 4 Cups All Purpose Flour 1 Egg, slightly beaten 1/2 Tablespoon Coarse Salt 2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese 1 Tablespoon Chopped Parsley             *Bean Pu...

It's been quite awhile since I last put together a batch of Cassoulet. So much so that I have forgotten it was an all day thing, even using the quick soak method for dried beans. While they are getting cool enough to place in the fridge, I will post the recipe here. As with the previous post regarding Bean Prep, this recipe also comes from the Northarvest. As will the next one. That's because, of the five recipes listed in it, these two are the only ones I ever really enjoyed. CASSOULET Ingredients: 1 Pound Navy Beans (or your own combination of beans equal to one pound) 1/2 Tablespoon Chicken Bouillon Powder 5 Cups Water 4-5 Slices Bacon, diced 1 Medium Onion, diced 2 Carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 Bay leaf 1 Tablespoon Parsley 1 Tablespoon Celery Leaves or seeds 1 Teaspoon Salt 1/8 Teaspoon Black Pepper (either ground or fresh grind) 1 Pound Polish (or Italian or Chicken Sausage)  1 1/2 Pounds Ham Directions: Soak beans. Drain beans; discard soak water...

Know Your Bean DRY BEAN ARITHMETIC A one-pound package of dry beans = 2 Cups dry beans or 5 to 6 Cups cooked beans One 15.5 ounce can(drained) = 1.5 Cups cooked beans SOAKING      Immediately prior to soaking or cooking dry beans, rinse them thoroughly in cold water and then inspect and remove any broken, shriveled or discolored beans and foreign material. It is important not to rinse beans until they are ready to be soaked or cooked as damp beans may sour.      Soaking beans prior to cooking returns water lost in drying. Cooking time will be shortened, thereby saving energy, and the beans will have improved flavor, texture, appearance and digestibility. For best results, toss soaking water. Rinse beans and cook in fresh water. TRADITIONAL SOAKING       Soak beans overnight using 6 cups water per pound of beans for a minimum of 6-8 hours. Use cold water, not hot. As beans will expand while soaking, make sure your pot is able to ...