Basic Mung Beans

Basic Mung Beans

About Mung Beans These small round beans are common in Indian cooking where they are referred to as “grams”. Mung beans range in color from greenish-brown to yellow to black and have delicate, sweet flavor. In “Beans: A History” Ken Albala...
Potato Apple Hash

Potato Apple Hash

Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons water 1 large onion, chopped 1 pound potatoes, small diced ½ pound apples, small diced 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Salt and freshly ground black...

Simple Fruit Salad

Makes 4 servings An easy and tasty fruit salad to make at any time of the year. In the fall and winter, you can use citrus fruits, cranberries, apples, and/or pears. In the summer, try an assortment of stone fruits (such as plums, nectarines, and peaches) with berries...

Bread Salad

Makes 4-6 servings You can use fresh bread in this salad, but slightly stale bread will also work. This is a great recipe for using up those odd ends of bread that are accumulating in your bread box. Ingredients                  1 loaf bread 1 tablespoon olive or...
Cabbage and Potato Pancakes

Cabbage and Potato Pancakes

Makes 4 servings  Ingredients 2 large potatoes, grated ½  head small cabbage, sliced finely 1 egg ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon salt Directions 1. In a large skillet, sauté cabbage with 1 teaspoon olive oil until soft and translucent.  Place grated...