Category: Rice-Beans-Grains-Seeds

NEW YEAR’S RECIPE: Hoppin’ John

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Hoppin’ John: a Southern New Year’s Eve tradition for good luck. Photo courtesy Friedas.com.   In long-standing traditions, people the world over eat certain foods to ring in the New Year. We’re aiming to fix a New Year’s Eve dinner with all of them. Here are the foods that hopefully bring health and prosperity in…
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HALLOWEEN RECIPE: “Deviled Eyeballs,” Halloween Deviled Eggs

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Turn traditional deviled eggs into deviled eyeballs, eye-popping treats that delight young and old alike. We just love this recipe! Serve the Deviled Eyeballs with Eyeball Martinis. Makes: 16 halves Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 min for eggs RECIPE: “DEVILED EYEBALLS,” HALLOWEEN DEVILED EGGS Ingredients 8 hard-cooked eggs (how to make them) 2…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Fresh Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)

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Love garbanzo beans (a.k.a. ceci and chickpeas)? Most of us have only seen these legumes canned or dried. But you can buy fresh garbanzo beans* from specialty produce purveyors year-round. It’s an altogether different eating experience. Each nutty green bean is enveloped in a thin, papery skin. To enjoy fresh garbanzos, simply sauté, steam or…
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Three Types Of Couscous & Recipes For National Couscous Day

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[1] Make a pearl/Israeli couscous salad instead of rice salad. It pairs well with just about any other ingredients (photo © Travelling Light | iStock Photo). [2] Three types of couscous, clockwise from top left: pearl/Israeli couscous, Moroccan couscous, and Lebanese/Moghrabieh couscous. Here’s how to cook them (photo © Feel Good Foodie). [3] For more…
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