One of my favorite things that we got at the farmer's market the day we made quinoa salad was fresh okra. I'd never cooked with it before, but my mom used frozen okra to make gumbo all the time wh...
There's nothing like a hearty stew to get you through the colder months. Ours is replete with fresh veggies, from the requisite onion and carrot to artichoke hearts, for a satisfying texture and a dose of nutrients.
This layered salad is made with green chile cornbread, pinto beans, peppers, corn, bacon bits, tomatoes, and cheese. It's then chilled for two hours to allow the flavors to blend.
Served with a creamy, full-bodied dip, sugared puff pastry stars and a fresh berry medley make a festive dessert. It's pretty, delicious and easy to prepare for the Fourth of July or any summer gathering. —Gail Sykora, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Use canned beans to make this dish in a snap. We chose kidney, garbanzo, pinto, and navy beans, but you can use any combination of beans that you like.
