1 lb. baby lima beans, soaked overnight in 2 qt. water (or boil 2 min. & let stand 1 hour)
2 c. orange juice
2 c. water
4 chicken or beef bouillon cubes
1 lg. onion, chopped
3 tbsp. fines herbs, a mixture of herbs (parsley, chives & tarragon)
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 lb. hot Italian sausage (or spicy turkey sausage), cooked, drained & cut in 1/2" pieces
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, thawed
8 oz. Jarlsberg Lite cheese, shredded

Drain beans, cover with orange juice and water. Add remaining ingredients, except peas and Jarlsberg Lite. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes or until beans are tender. (Recipe can be made ahead to this point and refrigerated.)

If necessary, bring to room temperature. Heat gently to simmering. Remove from heat, stir in peas and cheese. Serve on white, wild, yellow or saffron rice (with a crisp, green salad). Serves 6-8.

Variation: Serve with couscous and cauliflower marinated in vinaigrette dressing.