Pressure cooking and stovetop instructions are included.

Use this handy chart to determine how long to pressure cook soaked and unsoaked beans

1 tsp cumin seed
1/4 tsp ground coriander…

This makes lots- enough to share and is wonderful.

1/2 to 1 C veg. stock
1 bay leaf…

2 leeks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced…

2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic…

This is a slightly modernized version of an old Kentucky recipe for plain corn bread. Eat it as a hot bread, or leave it for a few days and use it for the stuffing.

1 quart water
3 cups chopped carrots…

In this unusual dish, my starting point has been the Tunisian kitchen, where chickpeas are a staple and tabil–a spice mix of caraway and coriander seeds plus hot Chile pepper–is the much loved equivalent of India’s curry blend.

2 pounds butternut squash — peeled and seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
2 large ribs celery…

Very quick, simple and surprisingly yummy. If fresh herbs are not available, substitute dry herbs.

1 medium onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced…

1 cup basmati rice
1/2 cup split peas — yellow…

1 cup water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar…