Soak beans either over night or using the quick soak method below. Quick soak method: For each cup of beans, place 4 cups of water and 1 tsp. salt into the pressure cooker. Add the beans and bring to a boil. Lock the lid in place and bring pressure to second ring over high heat. Continue reading “Cuban Black Beans and Barley”
When boiled, barley becomes plump and tender. Adding the peel of any citrus fruit to the water while cooking lends a subtle flavor to the slight nuttiness of the barley.
“Eating great food – no matter how simple or elaborate – should be one of life’s greatest pleasures, not an endless guilt trip.” – Author unknown This one of our favorite quotes and motto for healthy eating. With Valentine’s Day this week, we thought we would share with you one of our favorite chocolateContinue reading “Yummy Chocolate Cake”
With just 4 ingredients this recipe is so easy to make. Soft wheat flour may be used, but rice flour gives this bar an even “shorter” texture. 2 cups freshly milled brown rice flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup sucanat 1 cup chilled salted butter Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, combineContinue reading “Easy Shortening Bread”
Adapted from Southern Living Magazine April 2018 I don’t believe that rice pudding is particularly a southern dish. In fact its origins come from the royalties of England when rice was expensive and could only be enjoyed by the elite. But today, rice puddings are becoming quite popular. This version is equally delicious served warmContinue reading “Coconut Rice Pudding with Strawberry-Nectarine Compote”
Simple but oh so delicious dish. Served hot from the oven, everyone who tasted it thought it was the traditional pasta mac and cheese. 8 x 10 baking dish 1 Tablespoon olive oil ½ medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning 1 cup hulled millet ½ teaspoon salt 3 ½ cups water* 1 –Continue reading “Millet “Mac and Cheese””
When boiled, barley becomes plump and tender. Adding the peel of any citrus fruit to the water while cooking lends a subtle flavor to the slight nuttiness of the barley. Makes about 2 ½ cups cooked barley 1 Tablespoon olive oil Peel of 1 large lemon, lime or orange, cut in several thin stripsContinue reading “Citrus Infused Barley”
There is oatmeal and then there is Haitian Oatmeal. The smooth, creamy texture and unique flavor of Haitian oatmeal is more like vanilla pudding than a hot breakfast cereal. It was love at first bite when I was served this special treat on one of my visits to Haiti. So I made a dealContinue reading “Haitian Oatmeal”
This salad is a favorite due in part to its versatility. Ingredients can easily be changed to suit your family’s likes and dislikes.
The English Muffin found its way on to the American table more than 135 years ago when entrepreneur Samuel Bath Thomas moved to America from Plymouth, England.