rice cooker beans and rice

open can — don’t drain

open freezer — don’t defrost

in cooker — don’t stir

4 servings, 360 calories

1 T olive oil, 1 T maple syrup, 1/4 c frozen diced onions, 1/4 c frozen pumpkin puree, 3 T sweet pickled jalapenos, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, 1 can goya black beans, 1 c wild rice, 1 c water

place in rice cooker in above order, cook

pumpkin lasagne

a can of pumpkin

can have winter squash, hubbard,

golden delicious

1 box oven-ready lasagne, 1 can pumpkin, 2 caramelized onions, 4 c greens, 1 c goat cheese, 1 c ricotta, 1 c mozzarella, herbs, 1 c sundried tomatoes

layer in an oiled 9×13 dish, 375 F, 45 minutes or until noodles are tender

cruciferous oven risotto

outside it’s winter;

inside the washing machine

a hint of damp spring

4 servings

2 T olive oil, 1 t black pepper, 2 c diced onion, 2 T minced garlic, 1-2 T vegetable bouillon paste, 1.5 c arborio rice, 1/2 c white wine, 1 can quartered artichoke hearts, drained; 8 brussels sprouts, halved; 2 c chopped broccoli, 1/2 c parm, fresh parsley

heat oil, pepper, onion, garlic, bouillon, cook until browning; add rice, cook 1 minute; add wine, artichokes, cook 2 minutes; add brussels sprouts, 4 c hot water; 375 F, 20 minutes; stir in broccoli, parm, bake until almost done; broil, top with parsley

baked and fried beans

when the kitchen smells

like garlic and tomato,

quickly add the beans

source, 3 servings

3 T minced garlic, 1/4 c olive oil, 1 tiny can tomato paste, 2 cans beans, rinsed and drained; 2 c mozzarella

heat oil until shimmering in a cast-iron pan, add garlic, cook until brown, add tomato paste, cook 1 minute, add beans, cook 30 seconds, add 1/2 c hot water, salt, pepper, stir to combine, remove from heat, cover with cheese, 475 F, 10 minutes, finish under the broiler, serve with hot sauce

oven stew

baked in the oven

to free the stove for endless

cups of hot cocoa

previous version, 4 servings

2 sweet potatoes, 2 peppers, 1 onion, 2 T minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, black pepper, 1 can diced tomatoes, chipotle tabasco, cilantro, 1 can small white beans, rinsed and drained

slice veggies, roast at 450 F with oil, spices, tabasco; combine with tomatoes, beans, cilantro in a well-oiled ovenproof dish, 450 F, until tender, serve with bread, cheese, jalepenos, tabasco

baked israeli couscous

the amaryllis

only opens the blossom

facing towards the east

4 servings

olive oil, 1 can diced tomatoes, 4 c broth, 1 can artichokes hearts, drained; 1 T lemon juice, 1 T Italian herbs, 2 c Israeli couscous, parm

coat a cast-iron pan with oil, cover with tomatoes, broth, artichokes, lemon, couscous, herbs, parm, 450 F until pasta is done, finish under the broiler, stand 20 minutes, serve with red pepper flakes

after-thanksgiving squash bake

after vegetables

mixed with butter and salt– just

rainbow vegetables

6 servings

olive oil, vegetable bouillon paste, 1 can diced tomatoes; unpeeled delicata squash, unpeeled potatoes, onion, sliced thin; 1 can artichoke heart quarters, drained; black pepper, Italian seasoning, dried minced garlic

generously coat the bottom of a cast-iron pan with oil, then a layer of bouillon, pour in tomatoes and their juice, layer veggies, then artichokes, sprinkle with pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning; bake 425 F until vegetables are tender and top is browning, tent with foil if needed, serve with parm and red pepper flakes

open pantry spaghetti squash bake

the pile of squash

from the now-frozen garden

slowly gets smaller

6 servings

1 large spaghetti squash, halved and roasted at 425 F with bouillon paste or miso, maple syrup, and olive oil, removed from rind when cooked; 1 sauteed onion, 1 can artichoke hearts, drained; 1 small can tomato paste, 1 can diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, cheese or vegan cheese

oil a cast-iron pan, spread squash in the bottom, followed by veggies, tomatoes and paste, spices, cheese; 425 F until top is brown

lentil soup with kale chips

tired feet, snow flakes

in the air, standing right next

to the fireplace

source, 4 servings, 412 calories

olive oil, 1 chopped onion, 2 grated carrots, 4 t garlic, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, salt, pepper, 6 c broth, 1 lb red lentils, zest and juice of 2 lemons; 5 c kale leaves, rubbed with oil and salt, baked at 425 F until crispy

cook veggies in oil and spices until soft, add lentils and crisp them a little before adding broth, simmer until tender, immersion blender, add lemon and zest, season to taste, serve with kale