15 big fat beans Recipes

red wine vinegar, olive oil, dried oregano, ground black pepper, romaine lettuce , cut into 1 inch ribbons, carrot, shredded, cucumber, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, tomato, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, white beans, rinsed and drained, feta cheese, crumbled, kalamata olives, pitted, herbed croutons

phyllo pastry dough (use athens brand 14x18 or 9x14), greek honey (use apipharm brand thyme and wild flower), superfine sugar, purified water, fresh lemon juice, greek brandy (use metaxa brand), fresh organic lemon rind, fresh organic orange rind, cinnamon sticks, vanilla bean , split lengthwise, coarsley ground walnuts, coarsley ground blanched almond, coarsely ground blanched hazelnuts, superfine sugar, ground cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, melted unsalted butter (unsalted butter only)

canola oil, garlic cut in large pieces, white onion chopped, nitrate free bacon cut into strips, stewed tomatoes, white beans, leftover pork roast cut up in big chunks, leftover drippings with fat skimmed is great flavor for adding to broth), celery stocks chopped, chopped carrots, ruby gold potatoes cubed, white potatoes cubed, bay leaf, dried parsely, black pepper, kosher salt to taste, water

egg whites, egg, fat-free beef broth, low-sodium soy sauce, sugar, grated peeled fresh ginger, beef tenderloin , cut into 2 x 1/4-inch slices, sliced green onions, hot cooked soba (buckwheat noodles) or angel hair pasta (about 8 oz uncooked), fresh bean sprouts

extra-virgin olive oil, garlic , smashed, carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch lengths, rib celery, cut into 1/2-inch lengths, red onion, cut in half, kosher salt, crushed red pepper, red wine vinegar, bay leaves, baby octopus (about 1 lb), extra-virgin olive oil, red onion, thinly sliced, kosher salt, crushed red pepper, garlic , smashed and finely chopped, cooked cannellini beans , recipe follows, or 1 can cannellini beans, rinsed, chicken stock, celery ribs (from the light green delicate inside), cut very thin on a bias, washed baby arugula, celery leaves, lemon, juiced, big fat finishing oil, dried cannellini beans , soaked overnight, garlic, bay leaf, carrot, peeled, rib celery, bundle fresh thyme, spanish onion, kosher salt

extra lean ground sirloin, canned fat-free refried beans, minced onions, garlic clove, minced, jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, chili powder, salt, fresh ground black pepper

mixed salad greens, canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained, shredded carrot, shredded red cabbage, grated parmesan cheese, chopped walnuts, dried cranberries, low-fat balsamic vinaigrette

black beans, drained and rinsed, sweet corn, drained and rinsed, fat cloves of garlic, chopped fine, diced celery, tomatoes, diced, big bunch of scallions, diced, vidalia onion, diced fine, cooked brown rice, chilled and tossed in olive oil, sweet peppers -- 1 each yellow , orange, red and green, diced, young, small carrots, slivered very finely with a peeler, fresh cilantro, chopped fine, couple tablespoonfuls of extra-virgin olive oil, couple teaspoonfuls of vinegar (i like white wine/tarragon, but balsamic is nice too), salt & coarse-ground or cracked black pepper to taste

ichiban instant noodle soup, broken up ,reserve seasoning for dressing (any flavor), head cabbage, chopped up, bean sprouts, green onions, chopped fresh mushrooms, low fat chow mein noodles (smaller ones), big fat yellow chinese noodles, vegetable oil, light soya sauce, white vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper

tortillas, whole, shredded cheese (your choice ), big red sweet bell pepper, diced, sweet onion, diced, refried beans or 2 cups of homemade, salsa (chunky is best), seasoned salt, garlic or powder, mexicorn (optional) or 1 (16 oz) can regular kernel corn (optional)

sesame seeds, shelled sunflower seeds, ichiban instant noodle soup, broken up ,reserve seasoning for dressing (any flavor), head cabbage, chopped up, bean sprouts, green onions, chopped fresh mushrooms, chow mein noodles (smaller ones), big fat yellow chinese noodles, vegetable oil, soya sauce, white vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper

dried garbanzo beans, flour, salt, baking soda, onion, halved (don tsp need to peel it), fresh thyme (or a bit more if you love the flavor), olive oil, salt, red chili pepper, onion, garlic cloves (big fat ones ), fresh thyme, olive oil

refried beans (i opt for mild rather than spicy for late-night fare), reduced-fat or regular sour cream, bottled salsa, shredded cheddar or mexican blend cheese, chopped fresh cilantro , plus more for garnish, a few big handfuls of yellow corn tortilla chips