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…

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…