Protein is an important part of our diet, but it can not always be left
to meat to fill our needs. Black beans are a great substitute for meat
for pretty much anything. I have used it in chilli, I have made burgers
from them and I have thrown them into pretty much any pasta dish we've
ever had. What follows is one of my favourite lasagna recipes. I
guarantee one small square and you'll be full.
Tips and Advice - Cooking from Scratch
Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 February 2009 14:13 Written by Maureen Wood Thursday, 08 January 2009 00:10
For centuries, mothers have fed their families only from scratch. 
It wasn't really until the last few decades that we've been overly bombarded with ready made, zap-it-in-a-minute foods high in salt, fat and who really knows what else. Luckily for children, and for the adults that raise them, cooking from scratch is making a comeback. If you are thinking of making a move to cooking from scratch but need some more positive reinforcement (or if you already cook mostly from scratch and need affirmation), here it is.
Until very recently, I was under the impression that pumpkin came from a can. I had no idea how to select a fresh pumpkin, how to cook one, or what to do with the pulp. And then I got a couple of fresh pumpkins for free. I couldn't let them go to waste, so I figured out how to use fresh pumpkin. Here's what I learned:
Does your family like pancakes? Mine does. Are you ever tempted to buy those frozen pancakes in the grocery store? You can make your own and freeze them, and the process is very easy. Read on to find out how.
The wonderful mysterious, smoky, earthy, spicy, just plain addictive flavor that you just can't kind put your tongue on....You know that one I am talking about with really great Tex-Mex food? Its most likely the extra little bit of Chipotle Puree that's added here and there. Chipotles (chee-pote-lays) are red Jalapeno chilies that are slowly smoked over Mesquite wood.
