Get Ready to Fall For This Classic Mexican Bean Dish
Yvette Marquez, the founder of the tantalizing website Muy Bueno, grew up eating pinto beans as part of her family’s homestyle Mexican cooking. “I love black beans, too,” she says. “They’re affordable, filling, and a great source of protein and fiber.” And, based on the pictures on Yvette’s website, they’re also wildly photogenic — just […]
Comfort Food Goes Boho Bold with Blogger Ally Phillips
After a 30-year career as an educational psychologist, Ally Phillips cooked up a new career as a food blogger. With nearly one million followers on social media, appearances on the Food Network, Good Morning America, and Food Network Magazine, and claiming the title on FOX Network’s “Master Chef,” we’d say she’s found her true calling! […]
Black Eye Beans with Mushrooms
When the weather transitions from the hot dry summer to a cool damp autumn I pull out my sweaters and bring out the dutch oven for soups, stews, and other recipes like black-eyed beans with mushrooms. Black-eyed beans (sometimes referred to as black-eyed peas) are sometimes forgotten about. These beans are typically eaten in Hoppin’ […]
Try These Faves for a Fall Feast
When the weather gets chilly, it’s time to power up the stove. These warming favorites are perfect for lazy baking weekends — just whip up a batch and be ready for the rest of the week! You’ll be rewarded with cozy, comforting autumn favorites that are ready whenever you crave them. Pumpkin bean muffins […]
Portuguese Beans
If you have never eaten Portuguese beans, you’re in for a treat! Made with pinto beans, Portuguese linguica sausage, and bacon, these bean pots are a meal all by themselves. This was my mother’s go-to dish for every spring and summer barbecue when I was growing up. Dad would grill lamb chops topped with his […]
You’ll Love These Lima Bean Recipes … Really!
Let’s face it: A lot of us grew up eating frozen green lima beans that left a lot to be desired. But once you start cooking with these dry white beans you’ll discover their natural, rich flavor — and realize why they’re also known as “butterbeans.” No matter what you call these white beans, there […]
Camping One Pot Dutch Oven Bean Dish
I love to cook with cast iron cookware. My husband and I have been collecting Griswold cast iron since he gave me a #3 skillet for Christmas one year when we were dating (he has always been very practical!). We collected so many skillets over the years that both our children have complete sets from […]