We are so lucky to have a great year-round market here in Charlotte that features local farmers, specialty food and craft vendors. I try to make it to the Atherton Mill Market a couple of times a month during the winter to pick up fresh eggs, local cheeses and whatever winter produce looks good. My [...]
Archive for the ‘Beans’ Category
Curried Lentils and Sweet Potatoes with Greens
Posted in Beans, Ethnic, Vegetarian, tagged collard greens, curry, curry powder, dinner, Indian, lentils, sweet potatoes, Vegetarian, winter greens on February 27, 2012 | 3 Comments »
Vegetarian Butternut Squash and Bean Chili
Posted in Beans, Healthy, One Dish, Soups and Stews, Vegetarian, tagged bean chili, beans, black beans, butternut squash, chili, healthy chili, Vegetarian, vegetarian chili, vegetarian soup, winter food, winter soup, winter squash on December 16, 2011 | 7 Comments »
Over the last few years I have gotten into the habit of making a pot of vegetarian chili for myself when I’m making traditional chili for Brandon. It’s not that I don’t enjoy beef-based chili but I try to be mindful of my meat intake and chili is a meal where I don’t miss it [...]
Mediterranean Lentil and Couscous Salad
Posted in Beans, Greek, Healthy, Side Dish, Vegetarian, tagged Cookout, couscous, Healthy, lentils, mediterranean, Side Dish, Vegetarian on June 29, 2011 | 2 Comments »
I love everything about summer dinners. Eating outdoors, using herbs from the garden, farmer’s market veggies and grilling. I enjoy entertaining during the summer. Everything is simple but fresh and very relaxed. We had friends over for dinner last weekend and I was able to spend the evening chatting rather than rushing around in the [...]
Chana Masala
Posted in Beans, Ethnic, Healthy, One Dish, Rice, Vegetarian, tagged beans, chickpeas, Ethnic, Healthy, Indian, Vegetarian on September 9, 2010 | 10 Comments »
One of my favorite mostly vegetarian blogs is Branny Boils Over. When I saw her blog and rave about chana masala, I knew it was something that I must try. For some reason the stars just didn’t align on this one and it took me months to finally get around to cooking it. I ended [...]
