Italian Borlotti Beans

Italian Borlotti Beans

2016 is International Year of Pulses, and throughout the year we've been trying lots of different legumes and lots of different recipes. But this one comes from my Italian mother-in-law, and is one of my husband' favourite comfort foods. It's not the prettiest dish that will ever grace your table, but it's delicious and satisfying and super-healthy!

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Cool Your Carbs, Lower Your Risk!

Cool Your Carbs, Lower Your Risk!

Never fear carbs again! This is legit: click to read how cooking and then refrigerating "carby" foods like potatoes, rice and legumes can help you lose weight, keep your blood sugar and insulin levels stable, feed your healthy inner bacteria and even lower your cancer risk!

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