I found a good supply of dried Chickpeas / Garbanzos in the pantry. Of course, I started thinking of things to do with them. For snacks, I can share a super easy and yummy roasted chickpea recipe. Also, I made an orzo, chickpea salad that is delicious. Since I was using up refrigerator and pantry…
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Making the Most of Pantry Staples
I’m experimenting with sprouting some of my pantry staples, to create new flavors, and increase the food value. My first two attempts turned out really well. First, I sprouted dried chickpeas, then cooked them like I normally would. For sprouting instructions, refer to the Indoor Gardening with Sprouts post. Next I worked with brown rice….
Lamb Chili
Portland is always a great destination for me. It’s gorgeous here this time of year (I’ll post pictures soon), and it’s home to some places I love to shop, like Pendelton and Columbia. Of course there are always important food related things to do! We got to try liege waffles at a great little spot,…
Pasta Salads (Cooking for One)
I bought some large pearl couscous the other day, and I’m thinking it would make an interesting pasta salad. Of course you could use any pasta you like to make this salad. Here are some additional combinations you might like to make a pasta salad with: Roasted tomatoes, cannellini beans, feta Crumbled bacon, spinach, onion,…