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Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim<\/p>\n

Salaam Alaikum wa Rahmatullah. \u00a0Well, I seem to be in a bit of a writer\u2019s block, that and the baby won\u2019t let me alone for more than five seconds, which kind of short-circuits my ability to write coherently. \u00a0He\u2019s busy torturing his siblings at the moment, so I\u2019ll do something easy and write down the recipe for what I\u2019m making for dinner:<\/p>\n

1 pound of white beans, soaked and drained
1 onion, chopped
bunch of spices, to be named shortly
8 oz can of tomato sauce<\/p>\n

In a deep pot, I put a tablespoon of oil. \u00a0Sautee chopped onions on medium heat for ten minutes until soft and translucent. \u00a0Add these spices: \u00a0two teaspoons cumin, one teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, garlic powder; 1\/2 teaspoon chili powder and turmeric; 1\/4 teaspoon cinnamon; dash of red pepper flakes; two bay leaves. \u00a0Sautee for a couple of minuetes while mixing into the onions. \u00a0Then add the tomato sauce. \u00a0Sautee an additional two minutes. \u00a0Add the drained beans and water to cover, and one chicken boullion cube. \u00a0Cover and bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook for one hour. <\/p>\n

Note: \u00a0I also tossed in a couple of frozen chicken thighs that I had in the freezer and wanted to use up, but you can keep this a vegetarian dish if you like. \u00a0Fish the chicken thighs out when they are cooked, remove the meat, chop it up, and return to the pot.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, while beans are cooking, peel two large all-purpose potatoes. \u00a0Cut into small cubes. \u00a0Add potatoes to beans after one hour and cook half an hour to one hour more or until potatoes are done. \u00a0Check spices and adjust salt and pepper and heat as necessary. <\/p>\n

I plan to serve this over rice but if you don\u2019t want all the starch serve it as a soup. \u00a0If you want it to be thicker, you can take about two cups from the pot and puree them in a blender, then return to the pot and stir in. <\/p>\n

Enjoy!<\/p>\n

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