Southwestern Black Bean Burgers (Good Housekeeping)
1 – 15 to 19-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 T mayo 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped 1 T unseasoned fresh bread crumbs 1/2 tsp hot red pepper sauce, or more to taste 1/2 tsp ground cumin salt and black pepper 1 cup loosely packed sliced lettuce 4 mini (4-inch) whole […]
Stewed Batilgian (Moosewood compliments of Helen)
1 large onion, chopped 3 TBS olive oil 4 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces 3 bay leaves 3 garlic cloves, pressed 2 TBS chopped fresh basil (or 2 tsp dried) 1 large eggplant, cubed salt and ground pepper (plenty of salt) 2 TBS olive oil 28-oz […]
Helen’s Chicago Cassoulet
The Cassoulet Helen made for us in Chicago. NOTE: The recipe can be halved. 2 cups dried canellini or great northern beans, soaked overnight or quick-soaked Pork shoulder or fresh ham cut into large chunks and trimmed 6-8 brats, cut in 3rds 1 onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 large […]
Bananas Foster (Steve Salipante)
2 T unsalted butter 1 banana 2 T brown sugar 4 T rum 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp cinnamon pinch of cloves Melt butter over low heat, add bananas and other ingredients and cook over low heat until in caramelizes. Serve hot over vanilla ice cream.