Black Bean, Tomato, Corn, Avocado Salad

1 avocado chunked 1/3 cup diced red or walla walla onion 1 cup dried black beans, drained and rinsed (equals 2 cups cooked) 1 cup of fresh corn, parboiled, drained and cooled (approximately the amount of kernels from one ear of corn) 3 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks...

Tomato basil soup

6 tomatoes 1 cup fresh basil (chopped) 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped) 2 small walla walla onions (chopped) 3 garlic cloves (minced) 3 tablespoons olive oil 3/43 cup vegetable broth salt and pepper to taste In a medium pot add the olive oil and heat, add the onions...

Okra Stew

from The Unabridged Vegetable Cookbook, by Nika Hazelton 4-6 servings 6 slices bacon 2 medium onions, minced 1 large pepper, cut into strips 1 pound young okra, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch slices 4 medium tomatoes, peeled & chopped sea salt freshly ground pepper...

Arugula and Nectarine Salad

2 cups arugula, torn 2 cups butter leaf lettuce, torn 2 ripe nectarines 1/4 cup roasted walnuts or other of your choice   Dressing 3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar or cider vinegar 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 5 tablespoons olive oil pinch of sugar, salt and pepper...

Flageolet Bean Salad

1/2 lb dry Flageolet Beans 1/4 cup black olives, sliced 2 carrots, diced 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup peas, chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons white or red wine vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 3 Large basil leaves,...

Cucumber Salad

3 cups sliced cucumbers 1/4 walla walla sweet onions sliced 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced 1/2 t real salt 1/4 t sugar 2 t white wine or cider vinegar Dressing 1/2 t grated fresh ginger 1 t soy sauce or Dr. Braggs 1/4 t sugar 1 Tablespoon cider vinegar 2 T olive oil 1/4...