tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post1265054645438225355..comments2024-03-12T06:37:11.027-05:00Comments on A Good Appetite: Chickpeas with Broccoli Rabe and Baconkathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10462007067131792229noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-36636017230994909462010-06-25T22:57:55.195-05:002010-06-25T22:57:55.195-05:00I made this with one extra piece of bacon, no oil,...I made this with one extra piece of bacon, no oil, and substituted garlic scapes for the garlic. it added a bright green flavor that was really nice. Great recipe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-12907023800005031352010-04-02T09:44:57.260-05:002010-04-02T09:44:57.260-05:00Squeeze of lemon juice - it makes chickpeas just t...Squeeze of lemon juice - it makes chickpeas just taste so much brighter! But I think it looks like such a simple and delicious dish.Alicia Foodycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931796992646884249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-13302683777276549242010-04-01T18:16:11.698-05:002010-04-01T18:16:11.698-05:00It was over 80 degrees here today which is quite a...It was over 80 degrees here today which is quite a warm spring for IL! But this salad sounds just about perfect for tonight's dinner!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10166583244097563676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-80741043303378285232010-04-01T13:14:51.457-05:002010-04-01T13:14:51.457-05:00nice balance...a little healthy, a little filling,...nice balance...a little healthy, a little filling, lots of bacon flavour.Peter Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01907758539058786065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-32327818117712573372010-04-01T07:12:33.694-05:002010-04-01T07:12:33.694-05:00Some good ideas here, thanks everyone.
ToyLady - ...Some good ideas here, thanks everyone.<br /><br />ToyLady - surprisingly this was the first time I actually did used dried & freshly cooked chickpeas, they did make a differencekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462007067131792229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-55774010536102125732010-04-01T05:55:09.577-05:002010-04-01T05:55:09.577-05:00Maybe try using dried and freshly cooked chick pea...Maybe try using dried and freshly cooked chick peas instead of canned? That alone would make a world of difference.ToyLadyhttp://darksideofthefridge.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-73867419670880808522010-03-31T23:23:04.340-05:002010-03-31T23:23:04.340-05:00I'm always looking for a new way to cook chick...I'm always looking for a new way to cook chickpeas and this looks phenomenal! I will have to try it sometime.Sookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01448988111816850404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-8376258125609869802010-03-31T21:07:30.453-05:002010-03-31T21:07:30.453-05:00Mmm, digging the bacon add (plus the fresh, shaved...Mmm, digging the bacon add (plus the fresh, shaved parmesan cheese atop). Agreed on the red peppers.. maybe some fruit could jazz it up a tad, too - strawberries, honeydew melon or orange/tangerine, etc.<br /><br />It's nice to see some new meal ideas, I've never done chickpeas before - I'll have to give them a whirl!Scotty Snackshttp://www.scottysnacks.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-86770411794409627802010-03-31T19:44:13.211-05:002010-03-31T19:44:13.211-05:00Maybe so pasta... maybe some dressing like you sai...Maybe so pasta... maybe some dressing like you said. But I do love all the flavors here!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945911444997924849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-63643159719736493462010-03-31T16:15:34.095-05:002010-03-31T16:15:34.095-05:00although i love chickpeas, i think you might be ri...although i love chickpeas, i think you might be right about using white beans instead. and yes to the red pepper--it'll add color and crunch!gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-18337634409584492342010-03-31T15:00:42.813-05:002010-03-31T15:00:42.813-05:00This looks like a great dish and the recipe looks ...This looks like a great dish and the recipe looks good as is. Do you think adding a splash of balsamic or sherry vinegar would help?Fresh Local and Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975218501433243628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-62110040145990061732010-03-31T09:44:50.353-05:002010-03-31T09:44:50.353-05:00I'm a huge chickpea fan so I'd love this. ...I'm a huge chickpea fan so I'd love this. Some creamy white beans would probably be pretty delicious as well.Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10546975813885797546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-63854161926665842392010-03-31T09:22:38.227-05:002010-03-31T09:22:38.227-05:00Great dish! Hubs will love the bacon:)Great dish! Hubs will love the bacon:)Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019192097646603775noreply@blogger.com