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Perfect for a cool fall or winter evening
Summer Refresher Salad
Summer Refresher Salad Salad: 1/2 cup uncooked spelt berries 1 cup uncooked Lina Cisco's Bird Egg beans 1 pear, cored and cut up 2/3 cup dried cranberries or raisins Dressing: 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper Rinse and presoak beans and spelt berries; discard…
Asparagus Spelt Salad
Asparagus Spelt Salad 1 cup spelt berries 1 lb fresh asparagus 4 tbsp olive oil chives 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 cup feta cheese Rinse spelt berries, and place in saucepan with 4 cups water. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and continue cooking uncovered for 30-40 minutes,…
Amazing Lamb Shanks
We definitely eat differently in the winter. More oven, less grill. More low and slow, less eat and run. And in my humble opinion, lamb shanks are best saved for fall/winter eating. Although they are an easily overlooked cut, you will be surprised and delighted once you try them. This recipe is a little work…
Heirloom Bean & Lamb Stew
I just made this delicious heirloom bean and lamb stew. It’s turned cold again, and this hearty meal is a great option for a cold winter evening. The Farmer reports that it was tasty, hot and filling. (He usually doesn’t use any more words than necessary.) Our daughter was visiting at the time, and made the…
Summer Einkorn Salad
We had folks visit us this summer, and while they were here they whipped up this light summer salad made with our einkorn berries. I asked if I could share the recipe. Just what you want for a summer dinner, this salad manages to somehow be light and refreshing on a hot day, and still…
Asian Red Bean Salad
Asian Red Bean Salad 1/2 lb. Amethyst or Painted Lady or Spanish Tolosana beans, cooked 2 oz. soy sauce 2 oz rice vinegar 3-4 scallions, thinly sliced 1 oz. sesame seeds, toasted salt, to taste Follow soaking and cooking instructions for beans. While beans are cooking, clean and slice scallions. Toast sesame seeds in a…
Heirloom and Bean Feta Salad
Heirloom Bean and Feta Salad 1/2 lb. Fort Portal Jade or Painted Pony beans, cooked 1/2 red onion, sliced thin 1/4 cup olive oil 1-2 lemons, juiced salt, to taste 2 oz. feta cheese Follow soaking and cooking directions for beans. While beans are cooking, clean and slice onion. When beans are finished cooking, drain…
Einkorn (or Spelt) Bran Muffins
This is one of our favorite things to have on hand for a quick breakfast or snack. So much hearty flavor! We often use melted lard as a replacement for the oil in the recipe. Bran Muffins A healthy, quick breakfast or snack loaded with fiber muffin tins 1/3 cup oil 2/3 cup boiling water…
Roasted Leg of Lamb
Winter is the perfect time to learn a new skill in the kitchen. Easter is coming up soon, and you can put something special on your family’s table with confidence. I want to say something important, and I hope you’re listening. Spending time cooking from scratch using quality ingredients is worth it! And, while cooking…