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…
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…
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…
We are in the THICK of winter right now, and I have been taking some time to work on emptying my freezer. I’ve got bones in the freezer, and this time of year is a great time to make bone broth. It’s so nutritious—a good source of zinc, vitamins A & K, and…
It’s hot today! And we’re facing a whole week of HOT. At times like this, I remember how many times people have said to me that beans are a winter food. They’re thinking soups and stews, and I don’t blame them. So yummy! Great comfort food on a cold winter day. But let me tell…
Honey Ginger Bacon Bean Salad Summery and light, this side dish complements any picnic meal! Honey Ginger Bacon Bean Salad 4 cups cooked (about 1 pound dry Yellow Indian Woman or Painted Lady Beans; reserve 2 cups of bean broth) Half a pound of bacon (fried) 6 TBSP. bacon grease 1 small sweet onion (diced)…
Creamy Bean Soup Creamy Bean Soup 1 pound Hutterite or Marrow beans (cooked and drained well) 4 cups water or bean broth 4 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. organic garlic powder 2 bay leaves 2 Tbsp. sea salt mixed vegetables lamb brats (cooked and chopped into small chunks) Soak and cook beans according to directions…
Classic Baked Beans A classic baked bean recipe to throw in your slow-cooker. Try this with Jacob’s Cattle, Arikara Yellow, Painted Lady beans, or a variety of others! Shady Side Farm Classic Baked Beans 1-1/2 # dry beans (assorted varieties, cooked separately) 2 medium onions (diced) 1 cup brown sugar (a bit more if you…
Gluten Free Black Bean Brownies These are healthy, right? Gluten Free Black Bean Brownies 1-3/4 cups black beans (cooked and drained well) 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp. baking powder 1/8 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla chocolate chips (optional) Place all ingredients except chocolate chips in…
Polenta with Beans & Peppers Our stone-ground polenta and heirloom beans are combined into one delicious dish with this recipe. Polenta with Beans and Peppers 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided into 2 tablespoon portions) ¾ cup yellow onion (finely chopped) ¾ cup fresh mushrooms (sliced thin) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 2 cups chicken broth 1…