Living Simply

Check out the Whole Foods for the Holidays progressive dinner -- Breads -- this week at A Little Bit of Spain in Iowa for more great bread recipies!

Rosemary Bread (for the bread machine, sort of)
Add to the bread machine in this order:
1 3/4 c. water
5 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3 tsp. sucanat (sugar)
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. dried rosemary
4 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
4 tsp. vital wheat gluton (optional)
2 tsp. yeast

Use the "dough" setting on your bread machine to mix up the dough (or mix up the dough however you usually mix up bread dough).  Divide dough into two loaves and place in greased loaf pans to rise.  Let rise until doubled in size.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

So easy, so good, a bit special for the holidays!

I'm always looking for great tasting, frugal meatless meal ideas.  Here is one that I use often and we really enjoy!

2 c. prepared black beans (soaked and cooked or use one 15oz can black beans)
Use a potato masher or your food processor to make "bean paste"
Spread bean paste onto tortilas (homemade whole wheat tortillas are great!)
Sprinkle with shredded cheese (we like colby jack)
Place another tortilla on top
Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted
Cut into quarters and serve!
We top with Ranch dressing and spinach (also really good with salsa if your not nighshade free)