Soak the beans in water 24-48 hours.
In a large pot over medium heat, warm oil and add ham, onion, carrot and celery. Cook for 5 minutes or until the onions become translucent. Add ingredients beans to Worcestershire Sauce. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer, for an hour. Add remaining flavoring ingredients. Simmer for an hour more. May need to adjust flavors before serving.
Prep avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. Cut lemon in half and squeeze its juice onto the avocado. Combine salad ingredients, salt and add parsley; toss. Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve Chilled. Salad will keep covered 4-5 days in refrigerator (minus the avocado)
Recipe Notes
Ingredients available at the Olive Twist: Â Hojiblanca or other CHOICE olive oil, Pinot Noir Red Wine Vinegar, Ground cumin, Himalayan Salt and Ground Cumin. Â Mango balsamic vinegar would be an excellent swap for the pinot noir.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Stir together maple syrup, balsamic and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Using kitchen twine, tie hen legs together, then tuck wing tips underneath. Place hens on a rimmed baking sheet and rub with 1 teaspoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast 10 minutes. Remove sheet from oven and add carrots, onion, garlic, and thyme. Toss vegetables with 2 teaspoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast 20 minutes.
Brush hens with maple mixture. Continue to roast, brushing twice more, until juices run clear when hens are pierced between breast and leg or an inserted thermometer inserted in thickest part of a thigh (avoiding bone) registers 165 degrees, about 15 minutes. Transfer hens to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. Meanwhile, toss vegetables with lemon balsamic. Carve hens and serve with vegetables.
Recipe Notes
Available at the Olive Twist: Â maple syrup, maple balsamic vinegar, Himalayan Salt, pepper, cumin, Lemon Balsamic Vinegar, Choice olive oil,
