A Strong Recommendation

Hey Gang - sorry no posts lately, but we had a little fast going on, so there was zero kitchen creativity happening. Tonight was my first night back at the plate. I was running really late from work, so I decided to keep it simple, with grilled chicken thigh quarters, roasted poblano spiked red quinoa, and a quick tomato and avocado salad.

Part of coming off a fast involves a few days of broths, raw foods and pureed soups. I picked up a 'carton' of Imagine Bistro Organic Cuban Black Bean Bisque as part of my pureed food effort. I didn't get around to eating it during re-entry, so I decided to reduce it a little and use it as a sauce for our chicken tonight...and let me tell you what...

Imagine Bistro Organic Cuban Black Bean Bisque is the best damned black bean ANYTHING I've ever tried. It organic, its vegan, and I think its gluten free (but I'm looking into that, hun!). I can't sing its praises enough, so you have to go out and get yourself a carton and give it a try.

Have it as a soup, thicken it and use it as a sauce. Reduce it in the oven and use it as a dip. Mix it up with some rice and cheese and call it comfort food. Throw it in a slow cooker with some pork or chicken and created a "pulled" sandwich, enchilada, or burrito. Thin it out with broth, whisk with a little oil and make a salad dressing with it. Maybe even chipotle chicken wing dipping sauce....really the possibilities are endless.

Give it a try - it is now officially a pantry staple in our house, I bet you'll keep a carton on hand too.

Cheers - and more cooking to come next week. Might actually involve meat, if you can believe that.