Archives – July, 2010
Another recipe from Diana Kennedy, The Art of Mexican Cooking using the Pot Beans.
Fresh Ingredients
1 recipe frioles de olla
1 T white onion, finely chopped
Spices and Oils
6 T lard
Heat the lard in a 10″ frying pan. Fry the onion over medium heat until transparent. Add a cupful of the beans and broth and mash down over fairly high heat. As they reduce, add more and keep mashing until all the beans have been added. Continue frying as you scrap the sides and bottom of the pan until the mixture becomes a thick paste and you can see the bottom of the pan as you stir.
If you are preparing the beans ahead, cook them until all the beans have been added and mashed. Then cover tightly to prevent a hard crust from forming on the top. When reheating, sprinkle the top with warm water, mix in and continue with the final frying.
The paste freezes well.
July 7, 2010
I add recipes here that I don’t want to forget. This one comes from Diana Kennedy, The Art of Mexican Cooking (see the above Good Books link to Amazon).
Fresh Ingredients
1/4 white onion, roughly sliced
PantryFare
1/2 pound dry beans – pinto, pink or black turtle
Spices and Oils
1 heaping T lard
sea salt to taste
Remove stones and dirt from the beans and rinse them twice in cold water. Drain. Place in a pot and cover with hot water plus about 3 inches above the beans. Add the onion and lard and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering until the beans are soft, then add salt and continue cooking until the beans are very soft and the broth is soupy. Cooking time will vary depending on the dryness of the beans but plan on an extended time frame and eat the next day.
Pointers from Diana Kennedy:
“Do not soak the beans first; the skin gives off an unpleasant flavor.”
“Do not add the salt until the skins are soft, or they will toughen.”
“Do not leave the beans at room temperature for any length of time; they ferment easily”
Always use the bean broth . . . throw out the book that tells you to discard it.”
July 7, 2010
Fresh Ingredients
2-3 leaves kale, chopped
2-3 leaves chard, chopped
1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
PantryFare
1 can chickpeas
1 can diced tomatoes (or 4 fresh plum tomatoes)
1/2 cup quinoa
1/2 cup vegetable broth
Spices and Oils
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp corriander
1 tsp Italian herbs
dash of red pepper flakes
Put the olive oil, garlic, all spices and herbs in a soup pan or large skillet. Saute on medium heat for a couple minutes. Add the vegetable broth. Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas. Add them along with the tomatoes, quinoa to the seasoned broth. Layer the kale and chard on top, cover pan and cook 15-20 minutes.
For cold leftovers, place on a bed of Romain leaves.
Serves 3-4
July 1, 2010
Oh, how I wish I had this available to me. Fresh, organic vegetables delivered to your door. Here is the link to purchase them in Colorado- DoorToDoorOrganics. Just look at the snow peas – can you hear them crunch? The sprouts are pea sprouts – I’ve never even seen those before in all my 40 years of grocery shopping. I think I’m jealous. Must move to Denver where this photo was taken!
July 1, 2010
