To our brave military ...
Today, I salute you, I honor you, I celebrate you,
and most of all ... I THANK YOU! ღ
We remember the ones who died in service for our freedom and their families. ღ
Monday, May 28, 2012
Memorial Day Thoughts ღ
To our brave military ...
Today, I salute you, I honor you, I celebrate you,
and most of all ... I THANK YOU! ღ
We remember the ones who died in service for our freedom and their families. ღ
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Honey Balsamic Beans
It's been a while since I've blogged and I must say I've missed it. This last month has been very up and down with my spasms, which has kept me out of the kitchen. To me cooking is therapeutic, so I'm happy to get back in the kitchen doing what I love most.
After returning from physical therapy today, I decided to change that. Here's a dish that's easy to prepare and oh so delicious. Great as a side dish and fabulous for the vegetarian. I recently served it at a birthday party and it was a huge hit.
Saute a chopped shallot and 2 cloves of minced garlic in olive oil on low heat. Add a can of stewed tomatoes cut into small pieces with 1/2 cup of water and bring to a boil. Add a can each of drained white beans and chick peas, 2 tablespoons of honey and three tablespoons of aged balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, 2 sprigs of thyme, 4 tablespoons of chopped parsley and a half a teaspoon of red pepper flakes if you like it hot. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Check for seasoning, remove thyme sprigs and top with chopped parsley. Remember we eat with our eyes first.
If you don't like shallots and/or garlic, leave it out. That's the fun part of cooking.
Adjust the ingredients to your liking. Add, delete ... make it your own.
Live this day and everyday with happiness and joy in your heart. The past is over and the future is not guaranteed to anyone. So why not make the most of today and get in the kitchen a create some great dishes.
People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel. Great conversation and delicious food with the ones you love makes for some fantastic memories.
Max and Prince send everyone their love and kisses.
Enjoy and Bon Appetit!
** the secret ingredient is lots of love ღ
After returning from physical therapy today, I decided to change that. Here's a dish that's easy to prepare and oh so delicious. Great as a side dish and fabulous for the vegetarian. I recently served it at a birthday party and it was a huge hit.
Saute a chopped shallot and 2 cloves of minced garlic in olive oil on low heat. Add a can of stewed tomatoes cut into small pieces with 1/2 cup of water and bring to a boil. Add a can each of drained white beans and chick peas, 2 tablespoons of honey and three tablespoons of aged balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, 2 sprigs of thyme, 4 tablespoons of chopped parsley and a half a teaspoon of red pepper flakes if you like it hot. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Check for seasoning, remove thyme sprigs and top with chopped parsley. Remember we eat with our eyes first.
If you don't like shallots and/or garlic, leave it out. That's the fun part of cooking.
Adjust the ingredients to your liking. Add, delete ... make it your own.
Live this day and everyday with happiness and joy in your heart. The past is over and the future is not guaranteed to anyone. So why not make the most of today and get in the kitchen a create some great dishes.
People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel. Great conversation and delicious food with the ones you love makes for some fantastic memories.
Max and Prince send everyone their love and kisses.
Enjoy and Bon Appetit!
** the secret ingredient is lots of love ღ
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