Had the pleasure of playing host to some dear friends yesterday evening. I always forget how much joy I find in entertaining friends. Such a blessing to me.
I made Kale/white bean/sausage/ale soup and my favorite flourless brownies from the Whole Foods app (one of my favorites).
Update for kale soup.
1 onion sliced thin
4 cups chopped kale
14 oz sausage
1 can of beer
3 cups northern white beans cooked
4 cups chicken broth
2 cans tomato sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
A little paprika
Sauté onions and sausage in large pot with a little olive oil until cooked and tender. Add kale cook till just wilted. Pour in beer and let simmer for a few minutes before adding remaining ingredients. Salt pepper to taste let summer on low for 20 mins or so. That fed about 5 people.
*thats a rough idea of what I did. I used my own broth and home canned tomato sauce so I’m not totally sure on proportions but you get the idea. I also used a Guinness flavored sausage which wasn’t the healthiest option but so delicious! Mmm I’m making it again tomorrow as soon as I can get more beans cooked.
Flourless Brownies
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
3 large eggs
1/3 c melted butter
1/4 cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 c cane sugar
1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 350.
butter an 8-inch baking pan. place the black beans, eggs, melted butter, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract and sugar in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. Remove the blade and gently stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts. transfer mixture to the prepared pan. Bake the brownies for 30 to 35 minutes, or until just set in the center. Cool before cutting.
Also a number of people asked about my english muffin recipe. I use the one in Old and New Traditions
Also ALSO for the questions on preserving and making Jam. I’ve been using The Art of Preserving
Happy Making!
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Do you use a recipe from that bread book for your loaves of bread too? I want to start making loaves once a month and freezing them, specialty bread at the grocery gets pricey…
No I use a different recipe for our everyday bread. I’ve been meaning to post it… Will try that soon.
Thanks Bekah, apparently you need to think twice before posting a pic of any homemade eats without a recipe 🙂 I did find a good deal on a used copy of the bread book on amazon so I will be making my own English muffins soon enough.
Do you have a recipe for your soup? I have a recipe for sausage, kale soup but I like the “ale” part of your recipe. Mine is a creamy soup 😉
No recipe but I could probably post how I made it bc it turned out so yummy! Ill do that later.
That would be great! I’m terrible at just throwing things together.
I too love entertaining friends! Looks like you picked easy but delicious food to make! That’s always best, that way you’re with friends and not stuck in the kitchen 🙂
NOM NOM NOM is what my 18 & 21-year old kids would say!! Sounds/looks delish!
I really adore your rustic way of taking pictures, so inspiring! big compliment from austria, europe.
Thanks so much for sharing! The soup combo looks absolutely delish, and my stomach thanks you for the flourless brownies (I have a gluten allergy). Will definitely be downloading that App tonight. xoxo
Thanks for sharing the jam/jelly recipes – cannot wait to try them!
i am wondering where you found the table runners….love them….
They were given to me and don’t have tags so I’m not sure.
Dear Bekah
I have been very inspired by your posts. I am baking bread like a demon, I made English muffins for the first time (I am English!) and I am going to make your black bean brownies today.
Would love to know what ‘everyday’ bread recipe you use ….
Many many thanks.
Sending a ‘hello wave’ from across the pond.
Best regards Rachel
Good! And thank you 🙂
I’m working on posting my everyday recipe just haven’t had the time.
Best
-B
The brownies are amazing – I would have never, ever thought of using black beans, incredible!
Warm regards Rachel
I hardly ever make recipes that I see online, I just usually wing it. But I love your blog and aesthetic and was so intrigued by these flour less brownies. Made them, love them, and have been talking non-stop about these black bean protein brownies…and referring people to your blog for the recipe. Thanks Bekah, have a great Easter weekend!
Hiya! Tried your brownies recipe and it turned out DELICIOUS 🙂 Thanks!
(BTW, love your blog)
Did you make your kitchen table? I know you’re good with woodworking situations and I’ve seen some plans around the internet for a sturdy table like that, so I thought I’d ask. I’m planning to make my own soon and wondered if you had any suggestions.
Thanks for posting, as always
That table was remade by a dear friend. Thank you!
-b