vegan
Refried Beans Recipe
Refried beans are a simple dish made from mashed beans, most often black or red. The name is somewhat of a misnomer however as the beans are usually simmered (if dried), cooked in a pan, and then mashed. According to Snopes.com, the name comes from the Spanish words frijoles refritos which translates to “fried beans” […]
Lesser Evil Super 4 White Bean Bites Review
Lesser Evil’s Super 4 reads like a who’s who of SEO terms/hot foods right now, featuring quinoa, lentil, chia and white bean. The full description is “Superfood Alkaline Crunchy White Bean Bites” which to me reads like a title for a psychedelic album. Most snacks will feature one or two icons such as gluten free […]
Indian Kidney Bean Curry (Rajmaa and Aloo)
Rajmaa, Indian style kidney beans are one of the most satisfying vegetarian protein sources and quite easy to put together. Traditionally, the dish consists of just beans. My dilemma though was wanting a potato dish like aloo matar but feeling too lazy – so I opted to combine the two with delicious results. Since “fresh” […]
Pupusa Recipe: Salvadorean Tortilla Treats
Pupusas are a fun, thick corn tortilla snack native to El Salvador and a few surrounding countries. The version below uses masa harina, a type of corn flour and refried beans. Other common fillings include chicken, chiccharones (pork) and even shrimp. The recipe is fairly easy. The tricky part is getting the right consistency and […]
PopCorners Memphis BBQ Flavor (5oz) Review
I’m already a fan of several PopCorners products including Kettle and Caramel. Memphis BBQ is one of four new flavors that are whole grain though not necessarily made of corn. Memphis BBQ is actually made from sorghum. Clearly targeting geometry fans, these chips are hexagonal. Now I feel like a sucker for eating all those […]
Review: Arrowhead Mills Quinoa Rice & Shine
It’s exciting to see how many gluten free breakfast options are becoming available these days. From buckwheat porridge to cream of rice halwa and now this Arrowhead Mills Quinoa Rice & Shine, the cup (or bowl) runneth over. Arrowhead Mills Quinoa Rice & Shine ($4.89, on sale $3.49 at Lifethyme) has exactly two ingredients: Brown […]
Curtido: Vinegar Coleslaw Recipe for Pupusas
The New Year’s Eve meal was a success with one exception. The texture for the pupusas, a thick cornmeal disk with bean filling was much trickier than expected. Mine ended up way too thick and doughy. This was probably the penalty for adding too much water. The accompanying vinegar coleslaw, known as curtido turned out […]
Happy New Year! (Updated with Hoppin John Link)
Happy New Year! Here’s to wishing that 2014 is your personal best. I started following the traditional Southern meal of Hoppin’ John last year. Since writing about it last year, I learned it’s more common to Tennessee and the Carolinas then elsewhere. It’s a delicious one pot meal featuring black-eyed peas, rice, the holy trinity […]
Holiday Drinks: Mulled Wine AKA Glögg AKA Glühwein
Years ago I attended a Swedish festival in NYC on a very cold day. There was cheese, dancing and other cultural options but my eyes were drawn to the steaming vat….of red wine? I learned it was a called Glögg and was made with red wine, orange, cinnamon, cloves star anise and a bit of […]
SO Delicious Pumpkin Spice Coconut Milk Review
SO Delicious, a brand known for dairy free ice cream and milks brings us Pumpkin Spice Coconut Milk. Non-gmo, organic, vegan and gluten free, it will be difficult to find someone who cannot drink this. Care to make a wager? Because just about every place features pumpkin based items this time of year, it’s important […]
