TUSCAN WHITE BEANS WITH TOMATO SAUCE

TUSCAN WHITE BEANS WITH TOMATO SAUCE

So filling, this make a warming soup supper during the cold days. This soup just makes the whole house smell so warm and cozy. INGREDIENTS: ½ pound dry Cannellini beans 3-tablespoon olive oil 3-tablespoon tomato paste 2 cloves of garlic crushed 1 Bay leaf 3 

FARRO SOUP

FARRO SOUP

I like farro, it is nutty, chewy and low in gluten. Farro is a nutritious grain and can be used in soups, salads and deserts. This flavorful soup is so hearty and comforting, perfect for cold winter days. Serves 4 Prep time about 15 minutes 

CHICKPEAS STEW RECIPE

CHICKPEAS STEW RECIPE

Even though it is only 13 days to spring, the cold weather is still sticking with us. Therefore, we still have time to enjoy comfort recipes to warm us up during the end of the winter season. This chickpeas recipe fits perfectly to beat the 

WHITE BEAN SOUP

WHITE BEAN SOUP

After three snow storms in one week and a very cold week ahead of us, I think nothing like a hot bowl of soup to warm up our body and to chase the chill away.  INGREDIENTS: 1½ lb. cannellini beans 1 tablespoon olive oil 5 

BEAN & KALE SOUP

BEAN & KALE SOUP

I like cooking beans. They are delicious, nutritious and full of fibers and protein. I cooked dried cannellini beans for this recipe; but you can choose your favorite beans such as Lima, Navy or Northern beans.  INGREDIENTS: SERVE 6 1½ lb. cannellini beans 5 cups 

LENTIL SOUP

LENTIL SOUP

This delicious and earthy soup tastes so good on cold winter days. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. lentils 1 medium white onion finely diced 2 cloves of garlic crushed 6 cups vegetable stock more if needed 2-tablespoon tomato paste 1 bay leaf and 1 sprig of thyme 

ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS

ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS

This classic Hummus recipe is one of the most popular dishes in the Middle Eastern cuisine. I choose the roasted garlic as it gives the hummus a unique flavor, but you can choose your preferred flavors by adding your desired spices or ingredients. INGREDIENTS: Serve 

BEST TUSCAN STYLE BEANS “FAGIOLI ALL’UCCELLETTO”

BEST TUSCAN STYLE BEANS “FAGIOLI ALL’UCCELLETTO”

While I was living in Tuscany, the first thing I noticed about the Tuscan Cuisine is how simple and poor it is but amazingly delicious at the same time. From Panzanella  and Ribollitta that are based leftover bread dishes to grains based such as Fagioli