Adzuki Beans, Roasted Tomatoes and Cornbread: Sunday, November 24, 2024

Adzuki beans are small, rich-tasting red beans of Japanese and Asian derivation.  They’re often used in making sweet bean paste in Asian cooking.   Today you’ll simply combine them with caramelized onion and smoky tempeh to create a simple, yet flavor-filled, stand-alone bean dish served with hot wedges of cornbread.  

You’ll add roasted cinnamon tomatoes and pickled cucumber and onions to complete the meal.

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Taco Salad: Thursday,November 21, 2024

Tonight a mouth-watering taco salad will be the feature presentation.  Shaped tortillas filled with homemade taco filling play the leading roles.  They’re surrounded by fresh salad greens, seared peppers with onions and lots of fresh tomatoes and cucumbers.  

The salad is dressed with a light oil and vinegar dressing while the star attraction is dressed with low-sodium tomato salsa.   A touch of savory grated sharp cheddar cheese finishes the presentation.  What a show! 

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