October 20th, 2010 | Legumes and Nuts, Vegetarian, Yankee Cook Recipes | No Comments »
Shepherd's pie is traditionally made with ground or minced lamb. So which protein source are we herding here? Lentils. They tend to wander off, as you know. This is a great option for a vegetarian meal that doesn't include cheese. Lentils are supremely nutritious, offering a good deal of iron, fiber, protein and folate. A member of the cruciferous family, kale is practically perfect wit...
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March 31st, 2010 | Legumes and Nuts, Regional Cuisine, Yankee Cook Recipes | No Comments »
At one time Boston Baked Beans were popular throughout New England as a winter survival food - a nutrient and protein-rich pantry item that could be stored throughout the cold months. Refrigeration has obviously changed things a bit, and we're no longer living on beans all winter, but it's good to keep tradition alive.
It's also good to not constantly import produce and things from halfway around the wor...
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February 16th, 2010 | Legumes and Nuts, Pork, Yankee Cook Recipes | 1 Comment »
We are quite literally snowed in today. So, I made my good ol' snowed in standby of White Bean Chorizo Bake.
I like to keep local fresh (not smoked) chorizo on hand in the freezer because, as strange as it sounds, it's pretty versatile. The spice goes well with most sweet vegetables and adds zip to mellow things like white beans or potatoes. The idea for this dish is similar to cassoulet -...
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Shepherd's pie is traditionally made with ground or minced lamb. So which protein source are we herding here? Lentils. They tend to wander off, as you know. This is a great option for a vegetarian meal that doesn't include cheese. Lentils are supremely nutritious, offering a good deal of iron, fiber, protein and folate. A member of the cruciferous family, kale is practically perfect wit...
