Tag: garbanzo beans

salad of beans with a sweet and sour dressing

Sweet and Sour Bean Salad

I decided that my 30 days of beans needed another bean salad.  For this one, I decided to switch up the flavors and try something new.   I selected beans that would create a pretty color combination–garbanzo, edamame, and kidney beans.   I added onion to enhance their flavor.  I believe that onions and beans are a natural pairing. I combined all of the beans and the onion in a bowl. For the dressing, I opted for  Catalina dressing (or red French) dressing.  To this, I added some black pepper, and seasoned rice vinegar.  I didn’t add salt because the canned […]

Mom's Albondigas Soup

Mom’s Albondigas Soup

My mom was a really good cook.  She was able to create a delicious meal out of almost anything.   One of the things I miss most since her death is being able to call her up on the phone and tell her about a new recipe I discovered.  Even though she has been gone for over two years, I still find myself thinking that I need to call her and tell her when I find an unusual recipe like this one for fudge made from beans or this one for fiber and protein enriched brownies.    While these recipes sound […]