Tag Archives: chickpeas

August 16, 2016 – Brain food

I wonder why fish is called brain food. Is there some sort of scientific proof behind this? At my house growing up, my father detested fish, even the smell of it. No fish was ever allowed! Even our poor cat … Continue reading

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August 11, 2016 – Chickpea stew

Note: For vegan rendition omit parmesan cheese and use vegetable stock. I am home from vacation! We had a cool and relaxing time traveling up the coast to Vancouver. There were lots of great things to see and to eat! … Continue reading

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June 27, 2016 – Chickpea stew

This is a favorite choice of mine for Meatless Monday. It is a combination of vegetables you probably already have like celery, carrots, and onion. Plus it is a good way to use up extra bits like the two mushrooms … Continue reading

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June 15, 2016 – Time to get back to rational eating

We drove all the way home from Utah yesterday. The driving time is about 10 hours plus an additional hour or so for eating, refilling the tank, and traffic. We were pretty tired out by the time we got home. … Continue reading

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March 12, 2016 – Pacific cod with chickpea purée and zucchini

I was thinking that with all their fiber that chickpeas would be lower in calories. They are 120 calories for a half of a cup times 3 1/2 servings in a can equals 420 calories that I whizzed up with … Continue reading

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March 1, 2016 – Chickpea stew with ditalini and kale

This is an adaptation of a chickpea stew I saw on NY Times Cooking. Sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Add thyme and chile flakes. Put in either chicken or vegetable broth. Then add chickpeas and some drained diced tomatoes. … Continue reading

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January 24, 2016 – Chickpea and vegetable soup

I was not sure whether to call this a soup or a stew. There are so many vegetables in it that it eats more like a stew.  It is filling and delicious and you can eat a large portion without … Continue reading

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May 2, 2014 – Roasted cod with pureed chickpeas and parsley sauce

I saw this recipe in Food and Wine magazine in the Tuscan dishes to cook. I’d already tried the chicken cacciatore from the same issue. So when John walked in the back door with a handful of parsley he had … Continue reading

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