Pan Roasted Chicken Breasts with Cran-Apple Sauce By Katie Goodman With summer produce at its end and cooler temperatures bringing cravings for heartier meals than those of summer, it’s time to start thinking about fall! It may seem that it’s time to say goodbye to those summer meals that are characteristically fresh and fast. On […]
Around this time of year one might notice that their local variety of mesquite tree is littering the neighborhood with odd figured legumes. These curly, hooked and sometimes pom-pom shaped pods (screw bean, honey and velvet) offer up a nutritious treat to the creative forager. With a bit of mastery, the pods can also become high value products – flour and sweetener that sell for 30X their white flour and sugar standards. Mesquite’s sweet, dark taste makes it a great match for pancakes, breads, molasses and a host of baked goods.
Make these delicious banana walnut cookies by Kristin of Craft Leftovers.
