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Archives for December 2018

One-Pot New Year’s Day Feast for Two

December 28, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

black-eyed peas on a sweet potato with collards and salsa

Create your own good fortune for the New Year’s by cooking collards, a sweet potato, and black-eyed peas all in one pot. It costs only $2.14 per serving using organic ingredients! How does it work? Black-eyed peas surround a halved sweet potato at the bottom of a pot. After awhile, collards join in, kept above […]

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe Tagged With: black-eyed peas, collards, cooking for two, holiday, New Year's Day, sweet potatoes, winter

Chocolate Peanut-Butter Toast

December 22, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Chocolate Peanut-Butter Toaste next to wrapped Christmas gift

Use just three ingredients to make this festive holiday breakfast. Yes, top your peanut-butter toast with a few chocolate chips to celebrate a special occasion. Chocolate Peanut-Butter Toast can also comfort you on a gray and sleety morning or help rev up a loved one before a big day. It takes only a minute longer […]

Filed Under: Breakfast, featured, Recipe Tagged With: breakfast, Christmas, quick

Greek Collard Roll

December 14, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Collard rolls on a hammered aluminum tray

Use filo pastry to wrap savory collards studded with pine nuts into a festive dish. Brush the filo pastry with olive oil infused with rosemary and garlic, so every flaky bite is a treat. Greek Collard Roll works as a main dish, vegetable side, or part of a buffet. You can bake and slice it […]

Filed Under: Entree, featured, Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: brunch, Christmas, collards, filo, greens, holiday, New Year's Day, phyllo, winter

Scarlet Runner Beans with Chile Sauce (Bonus Recipe)

December 12, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Scarlet runner beans in chile sauce on brown rice with carrots and sunflower sprouts

These big, succulent, meaty beans almost need a new name. BeansPlus. BigBeans. BonanzaBeans. They might even be my new favorite bean! Wrap them in a smoky, richly flavored sauce to maximize their impact. If you can’t find these heirloom beans locally, you can order scarlet runner beans or grow your own. Hummingbirds and gardeners love the bright red […]

Filed Under: Bonus, Recipe Tagged With: beans

Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

December 7, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Vegan Shepherd's Pie

Looking for a plant-based main dish for a meat-and-potatoes man? Searching for a healthy centerpiece for your Christmas feast? Look no further than my Vegan Shepherd’s Pie! The thick, umami-rich bottom layer features black lentils, aromatic vegetables, and savory spices. Top it with mashed potatoes and bake until browned and crispy. Serve it with ketchup […]

Filed Under: Entree, featured, Recipe Tagged With: beans, casserole, Christmas, potatoes, potluck

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