by Don Collins | Feb 3, 2026 | Featured Vegetable Meals, Mexican/Latin, Recipes
Sweet Potato Quesadillas This easy to make, pre-colonial Mexican meal is basically a grilled tortilla sandwich. It can have any number of fillings: cheese, squash, even mashed potatoes. Tonight you get the flavors of savory sweet potatoes (or yams), onions, peppers,...
by Don Collins | Feb 2, 2026 | beans/lentils, Chef's Favorites, Italian, Pasta, Recipes
Edamame Risotto with Cilantro/Lime Pesto Our meal tonight starts with rice, an ancient food of the Arabs and Spaniards. It was later adapted in the kitchens of Italy to become Arborio rice. With Arborio rice in hand, we’ll make risotto. We’ll fold additional cultures...
by Don Collins | Feb 1, 2026 | Asian, Chicken, Featured Vegetable Meals, Recipes
Broccoli/Cashew Stir Fry Tonight’s stir-fry is loaded with nutrients! Broccoli is available pretty much year round and you can cash in on cashews in either bulk foods or the nut aisle. (I’ve actually met some very interesting people in the “nut...
by Don Collins | Jan 31, 2026 | beans/lentils, Mexican/Latin, Recipes
White Chili White bean chili is on the menu. You’ll get a kick out of this delicious and unique chili. I’m offering it as a weekend entree. A specially seasoned “Red Swirl” will add a decorative appeal while providing an extra chili kick. Assemble the soup early...
by Don Collins | Jan 30, 2026 | Recipes
It’s Saturday, February 1st. Menus and shopping lists forFebruary 2 – 7 and February 9 – 14 Another great week of dining awaits. It’s time to plan ahead and create your grocery orders. Try cooking your beans for tomorrow’s recipe from...
