Category Archives: Beans

Roasted Garlic and Green Chilies Hummus – {Meatless Monday}

Posted on June 3, 2013 by P~

This Roasted Garlic and Green Chilies Hummus is my latest incarnation of this wonderful dip, spread,  or accompaniment to grilled meats and vegetables. It is also packed with vitamins, minerals, protein and dietary fiber; so it good for you too! 

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Black Bean & Black Eyed Pea Salsa a.k.a. Cowboy Caviar – {Meatless Monday}

Posted on May 6, 2013 by P~

I had something completely different scheduled for my Meatless Monday post today, but I made this Cowboy Caviar yesterday for Cinco de Mayo and realized I had never posted my version of this amazingly versatile salad. You just won’t believe … Continue reading →

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Loaded Baked Potatoes Southwest Style – {Meatless Monday}

Posted on March 4, 2013 by P~

The baked potato is a beautiful thing, especially when it’s filled with a big ol’ glob o’ stuff! This Meatless Monday baked potato is loaded with the flavours of the Southwest; and it is a delicious filling meal, definitely worthy … Continue reading →

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Orecchiette with White Beans, Spinach and Plum Tomatoes – {Meatless Monday}

Posted on February 11, 2013 by P~

Are you all ears for another Meatless Monday? Well then, have I got an earful for you! Orecchiette, little ear-shaped pasta, that is; filled with flavor from onion and garlic, herbs and some crushed red pepper flakes, with protein from … Continue reading →

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Black-Eyed Pea Dip

Posted on August 23, 2012 by P~

Black-Eyed Pea Dip: It is a great twist on refried bean dip.I made this recipe for the first time on New Year’s, since eating black-eyed peas is a tradition of good luck for the new year in the South. Recently, … Continue reading →

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Smoky Spinach Artichoke Hummus

Posted on January 29, 2012 by P~

  So, I’ve been getting my menu set for Super Bowl Sunday and our annual “commercial viewing party” and I decided that there should be at least ONE thing that was healthy to eat.  This.  This is it! Smoky Spinach … Continue reading →

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Tuscan White Bean Salad

Posted on June 2, 2011 by P~

When I say it’s hot, I’m not talkin’ let’s-all-be-nice-an’-comfy-in-shorts-an’-a-t-shirt hot.  I mean it’s if-you’re-not-nekkid-you’re-dyin’ hot; if-you-don’t-have-air-conditioning-you’re-campin’-out-in-the-market hot.  It’s hotter than billy blue blazes out there!  No kiddin’.  We won’t even mention the humidity.  We here in the south, well we’re … Continue reading →

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