Here’s a lunch enjoyed in Ancient Rome, crostini with broad beans and pecorino. Broad beans were used in voting, and also a common item on the dinner table. The Ancient Roman first course, the appetisers or starters gustatio, was made up of small dishes of broad … [Read more...] about Beans Crostini
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Broad Beans with Bacon
This tasty little dish is usually served as a side but I serve it as a main. With some crusty bread and a bowl of fresh tomatoes, it’s all that you want. Broad Beans with Bacon 500 grams broad beans1 large potato1 medium onion2 rashers bacon1/4 … [Read more...] about Broad Beans with Bacon
Broad Beans with Cumin and Coriander
A quick and easy way to enjoy broad beans with added spice. Tastes good either hot or cold One of the common ways green broad beans are eaten in Middle Eastern cuisine is simply sauteed (stir fried qickly) with garlic and coriander. The cumin adds a real … [Read more...] about Broad Beans with Cumin and Coriander
Broad Beans
Broad Beans, Horse Beans, Windsor Beans.or Fava, by any name they're beautiful beans. These beans grow quite well in my garden, they're winter vegetables here in South Eastern Australia and the perfect time to cook good and wholesome meals for the family. I like to … [Read more...] about Broad Beans
Slow Cook Cannellini Beans
First soak your beans I've used dried cannellini beans here but the recipe is the same for dried kidney beans. Soak beans in enough cold water to cover them by 5-6 centimetres for 6 hours. It's so much easier to soak them overnight. Put them in a bowl, cover with … [Read more...] about Slow Cook Cannellini Beans