1 1/2 cups of dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight and drained 2 cloves of chopped garlic 1/2 cup of coconut milk 3 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish 1 Scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, FINELY chopped (I wear gloves when chopping. These little guys are HOT!) 3 sprigs fresh thyme (dried works fine) 1 1/2 cups long grain rice Salt and freshly ground pepper Place beans and garlic in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water....
4 garlic cloves, 1 clove cut in half lengthwise, remaining cloves minced 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened 1 cut shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese 1 cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (4 to 5 medium), peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick...
2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and dried 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil salt and pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika chili powder (optional) Heat oven to 425° F. Slice each sweet potato lengthwise into 8 pieces. Place in large plastic bag. Toss with salt, pepper, paprika and chili powder. Add olive oil and mix well. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until lightly browned on the bottom, about 15 minutes....
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen choppen spinach 1 cup sour cream 1 package onion soup mix 1/4 cup melted butter 1 cup herb seasoned stuffing mix Cook and drain spinach according to package. Mix sour cream and onion soup mix well. Pour over spinach and stir. In a separate bowl, mix stuffing and melted butter. Place in 2-quart casserole and top with stuffing mixture. Bake at 350° F for 30 minutes....
1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup mushrooms 1 large clove garlic, chopped 3 cups water 8 ounces wild rice salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon dried sage 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, then the onions and mushrooms. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté one more minute. Add the water, rice and seasonings....