Kidney Beans: Three Versatile and Delicious Recipes
Native to Central America and Mexico, these little kidney-shaped beans are a wonderful source of protein and fiber. Several beans are a rich maroon color and have a meaty flavor, which makes them perfect for salads and soups. This popular variety is found almost exclusively in cans. Light red kidney beans are similar in size […]
Are They Lima Beans or Butterbeans?
Are they Lima beans or butterbeans? In the United States, we primarily refer to the bean as a Lima or a butterbean. But it’s always up for debate! One thing is for sure, these aren’t the frozen green lima beans that you grew up with, rather they are the dry white beans with an almost […]
Who doesn’t love Butter Beans and Cheese?
We are celebrating Butter Beans (Large Lima beans) this month! Did you know that nearly 100% of the dry Large Lima beans sold in the United States are grown in California? What better way to use this buttery bean than with cheese! This recipe is a take on the kid favorite, macaroni and cheese. Instead […]
Meet Janice & Liz, the Meal Makeover Moms, our Featured Dietitians!
Liz Weiss, MS, RDN and Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RDN are registered dietitian nutritionists and the Meal Makeover Moms! Their mission is to help families eat better. Liz and Janice write the award-winning food blog, Meal Makeover Moms’ Kitchen, host Cooking with the Moms podcast, and they just released their newest book: THE SMOOTHIE BOWL […]
Try Some Beans For Breakfast!
Beans for breakfast? What a great way to start your day by making one of these delicious breakfasts. Not only are beans filling, but eating beans will help you avoid the mid-morning slump. Kids home for summer vacation? These breakfasts are easy, nutritious and will give the kiddos energy for all those summer activities! You […]
Beans in Your Christmas Baking!
December will find me in my kitchen with every available space on the table and counters filled with baking ingredients and cooling cookies. Giving baked goods has been a tradition of mine ever since I can remember. I love to see the delight on people’s faces when you give them something homemade! I make candy […]
It’s Pumpkin Bean Muffin Time!
I cannot lie. I love food made with pumpkin! Pumpkin pie is absolutely my favorite kind of pie, but anything baked with pumpkin gets two thumbs up from me. I always buy the big can of Libby pumpkin in the store so I can make a couple of different recipes this time of year. I […]
Beans for Breakfast? Yes, Please!
Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? If eating breakfast helps you maintain a healthy weight by making you feel full for the day, then yes! The fiber and protein in beans will help you stay satisfied until lunch. Breakfast is especially important for school-age children because it provides them with the energy […]