Cooking is a hobby of Dr. Gail Linn. Over the years our patients have shared their recipes with Dr. Linn, our staff and other patients. We are posting these recipes online in a special section of our website, called Patient’s Corner, where you can view these recipes and other playful activities.

A variety of dried beans

Baked Limas

Ingredients:

• 1 pound baby limas (dried)
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon dried or prepared mustard (opt)

Soak beans overnight.  The next day cook in water to which 3 teaspoons salt has been added.  Cook until tender (about 40 minutes).  When beans are done, drain off water and rinse in hot water.  Drain well, and dot with 1/2 cup butter on hot beans.  Add other ingredients.  Mix carefully.

Bake for 1 hour in 350-375 degree oven.