Fresh Peach Pie with Vanilla Bean

Fresh Peach Pie with Vanilla Bean

What does summer taste like? I’d argue it tastes something like this pie: bright and vibrant and bursting with fresh peach flavor, perfumed with vanilla bean, and encased in a buttery, flaky pastry crust. If that’s not summer in a pie crust, I don’t know what is. Fresh vanilla bean is the secret to making…

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Black Bean Falafel

Black Bean Falafel

Main ingredients Black beans, Garlic, White onions, Crushed black peppercorns, Cumin powder, Smoke paprika, Salt,  Fresh flat parsley, Oil Cuisine Fusion Course Starters Prep time 6-8 hours Cook time 10-15 minutes Serve 4 Taste Savoury Level of cooking Easy Others Vegetarian Ingredients 2 cups black beans, washed, soaked for 6-8 hours and drained 10-12 garlic…

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close-up of chutney bean tostadas on the cutting board

Cilantro Mint Chutney White Bean Tostadas (no-cook!)

These flavor-packed Cilantro mint lime chutney marinated beans on crunchy tostadas with sweet maple lime sauce and cooling yogurt, are an Indian fusion dish that’s a perfect starter, snack, or even entree! ! (Options for soy-free nut-free gluten-free) These no-cook tostadas use canned beans, prepared tostadas, and lots of delicious sauces – no cooking needed!…

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Spanish White Bean Stew.

Spanish White Bean Stew.

Potaje de chícharos is a comforting stew or soup from the Andalucian region in Spain, perfect for the colder months. It is similar to other Spanish stews like Fabada Asturiana, but slightly less meaty and includes carrots, chard, green pepper, tomato, and onion. This stew is meal-prep-friendly and makes a delicious, filling dinner after a…

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Fava Bean Salad on Herbed Labneh - Umamimamami

Fava Bean Salad on Herbed Labneh – Umamimamami

Fava Beans are the center attraction for me here. This splendiferous dish was created with them in mind. It’s a springtime Mediterranean garden on a plate. A probiotic rich layer of herbed Kefir and Yoghurt infused with Dill, Mint and Parsley topped with perfectly cooked green as green can be Fava Beans with Persian Cucumbers…

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