Easy to make, and no soaking required. Start to finish: 45 minutes 1 pound dry black beans3 cups water1/2 yellow onion, sliced in rounds2 garlic cloves, sliced in half1/2 teaspoon cumin2 teaspoon salt2 bay leaves Place all ingredients in your Instant Pot, turn the...
An Indirect Route
Mediterranean Couscous with Roasted Chickpeas
Roasted chickpeas make a crunchy topping for this quick vegetarian meal. Start to finish: Approx 30 minutes. 2 zucchini2 sprigs of thyme1 lemon2 garlic cloves1 can chickpeas3/4 cup Israeli couscous1/2 cup feta cheese4 oz grape tomatoes 2 scallions1 tsp paprika1 1/2...
Chicken Noodle Soup in the Instant Pot
Quick, easy, and forgiving. Change up the vegetables, pasta, etc. for endless variety. Prep time: 15 minutes; cook time: 30 minutes; start to finish: 45 minutes 1 tablespoon olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 onion, diced3 carrots, peeled and diced3 stalks celery,...
Lentil Salad With Roasted Potato Wedges
Hearty vegetable salad- the potatoes are a nice addition. 1 cup dried brown or green lentils4 cups water1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed2 medium russet potatoes (about 10 ounces each)1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons dried onion flakes1 teaspoon...
Menu – Thanksgiving 2018 Recipes
A quiet Thanksgiving dinner at home - sometimes these are the best. As is tradition, everyone has contributed ideas for the menu, and here it is, gathered in one place. All the recipes we're using for our Thanksgiving dinner. Enjoy! Appetizers Wellfleet Oysters, plus...
Mediterranean Black Lentil Salad
A great summer side salad- or a meal. Prep time: 20 minutes; total time: 30 minutes Salad ingredients: 1 cup dry black lentils2 cups spinach, chopped1 cup parsley, chopped1 cup diced, seeded cucumber1/2 cup diced red bell pepper1/3 cup crumbled feta cheesesalt &...
Mini Mason Jar Lid Apple Pies
Too cute! For the filling: 4 cups apples, sliced and peeled2 T lemon juice1/2 cup sugar3 T cornstarch1 tsp cinnamon1 cup warm waterpie crust recipe For the pie crust: 2 cups flour1 tsp salt12 T cold butter8 tsp cold water Make the filling:Peel, core and slice the...
Veggie Lasagna in the Crockpot
Who knew you could cook lasagna in the slow cooker? This was a great dish to bring to a potluck. 24 oz jar + 1 cup tomato pasta sauce9 long lasagna noodles, uncooked2 1/2 cups chopped veggies (I used mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, and spinach)1 teaspoon minced garlic1...
Chicken Chili in Crockpot
A great dish to bring to a potluck. Prep time: 5 minutes; Cook time: 4 hours. 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup of diced onion3 cloves of garlic minced1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoessalt & pepper2 heaping tablespoons of diced chipotle in adobo1...
