I have to admit this here – like a huge chunk of the population, I fell for the hype and got an Instant Pot this past November. After I got mine, I found out that it fit into my kitchen routine quite nicely. It paid for itself within weeks of buying, just by allowing me to get food ready quickly on and not having to resort to takeout. You can … [Read more…]
Meatless Monday: Vegetarian Iftar Menu for Ramadan
This Meatless Monday, a significant percentage of the world’s population is observing the Ramadan fast. I’ve decided to post a vegetarian iftar menu suggestion. It is important to break your fast on whole, nutrient-dense foods, and to keep refined and processed foods to a minimum. Some great sources of vegetarian protein include: Quinoa – a … [Read more…]
Beef and Green Bean Curry
This is a curry made up of beef and some flat Italian green beans that I froze at the end of summer. I had been feeling too unwell to go to the supermarket, so this had to be a pantry meal day. You could use regular frozen green beans, or fresh, blanched green beans for this.Peas would also work well. 1-2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 pound beef … [Read more…]
Italian Flat Beans with Fresh Tomatoes
We went to the local farmer’s market, a favorite activity for the kids, because they love the fresh peaches and the grape tomatoes. I spied some broad bean pods and thought they were fava beans for a second, but on closer inspection, found them to be Italian flat beans. If you haven’t tried them yet, you should. They have a delicate sweetness … [Read more…]
Beef and Potato Green Bean Stew
When your son asks for green bean stew, you make green bean stew. He’s actually been asking for a couple of days in a row, but I was too sick to go shopping. Today I realized that we were too low on everything but I am still not well enough to go shopping, so I ordered grocery pick up, including…..green beans! I previously posted a vegetarian … [Read more…]