Roman Rice and Beans (Diet for a Small Planet)

Frances Moore Lappé, the author of Diet for a Small Planet, comments:“This dish has been one of my family’s favorites from the first edition. With a green salad and Italian bread it is a satisfying meal. (It’s great for serving to large gatherings too.)” Have ready:¾ cup dried beans (peas, kidneys), cooked (about 2 cups)2… Continue reading Roman Rice and Beans (Diet for a Small Planet)

Macaroni Toss (Public Service Oklahoma)

We came back from Oklahoma with a recipe that appeared in the monthly mailing from PSO, the local power company. It was one of those meals that will help you keep your electric bill lower because you eat it cold when it’s hot outside. Now I admit that’s a lot of mayonnaise in the recipe,… Continue reading Macaroni Toss (Public Service Oklahoma)

Mock-a-molé, or Green Pea “Guacamole”

Based on “mushy peas”, that they serve alongside Fish and Chips in the U.K. I came up with this for someone who’s a low-fat Vegan – avocados are too full of fat for her.  8 ounces dried split peas½ teaspoon baking sodajuice of 1 lemonjuice of 1 lime2 cloves garlic¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper½ of… Continue reading Mock-a-molé, or Green Pea “Guacamole”