Gatherings

This a great dish to save for a lazy, winter day when you have the time to make this hearty stew. Braising it long and low in the oven always results in a melt in your mouth bowl of beefy comfort. I love it with kidney beans but it would good with cranberry beans for a nice change as well. It’s great for Sunday supper but the recipe makes enough that you can freeze half for another day!

Fall is in the air and soulful comforting dishes are at the forefront of our appetites. Here’s a dish that will hug you from the inside out. Lovely velvety Romano beans nestled in a creamy, vegetable broth, sage and rosemary sauce, dancing beautifully with the pearl barley and Chorizo sausage. This is definitely a tastebud tantalizer to say the least. Try it today, I think you are going to love the flavours and textures of this dish.

A lovely summer side dish or main, perfect for picnic, potluck, bbq gatherings. Where color meets comfort from the sweet cherry tomatoes to the velvety beans, right through the crispy cucumber, all tossed in a light extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. Super easy and quick to put together.

A fresh and hearty twist on summer pasta salad, this version is inspired by the flavours of a classic BLT sandwich, with white kidney beans for extra protein, all tossed in a creamy, herb-packed dressing with a kick of jalapeño.

Stretch your tuna salad with white beans for a hearty, protein-packed twist on a classic tuna salad sandwich! The creamy beans blend seamlessly with tuna, Dijon, red onion, and crunchy celery; this budget-friendly upgrade is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or salads.

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the vibrant and refreshing flavours of this Cucumber Salad with Beans! Crisp English cucumbers, white pea beans, and zesty red onion unite in a medley of deliciousness. The dressing, bursting with notes of sweet, salty and sour, will take your entire meal to the next level.

Craving a fresh, flavorful twist on traditional Mexican street corn? Look no further than this lighter, healthier alternative. Instead of using heavy creams or sour cream, we've swapped them out for creamy white beans, providing a satisfying texture without the added fat.

Here is a lovely take on a Mexican favourite, slightly deconstructed. Lovely sauteed red kidney beans meet amazing roasted sweet potato, bathed in aromatic spices of cumin, turmeric, paprika and so much more. The mixture lays on a freshly dressed romaine with evo oil and lime juice and comes together with the addition of fresh ripe cherry tomatoes and Kalamata together with a bit of spice from tomato salsa, and sriracha mayo. You cannot have a taco of any kind without some shredded cheese and we put an Italian spin using slightly aged Asiago. Absolutely refreshing, healthy, and so delicious. So worth a try! Make it for taco Tuesday!

Here is a great vegetarian/vegan burger version that packs flavor and texture all in one patty, from the crispy surface to that rich velvety interior. Nice zesty notes from the roasted red peppers, and loads of freshness coming from the lettuce and mango black bean salsa. Looking for a lighter, healthy alternative? This is your best bet! Absolutely scrumptious!