Homecooked Black Eyed Peas
2 pounds fresh shelled black eyed peas 1 tablespoon oil or bacon drippings 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper enough water to cover peas in the pot Place all the ingredients in a large pot over medium high heat. Make sure you have enough water to cover the peas with 2 inches of water. After the water comes to a boil, cover with a lid, reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours. Set your timer for the... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Truly Simple Baked Beans
This truly SIMPLE DAILY RECIPE comes from Cousin Amanda. She made it for one of our family cookouts and it was a BIG HIT! I could have made it a whole meal with a slice of bread on the side. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 6 Slices Bacon cooked crispy - diced 2 Cups Chopped Onion - I used 1 1/2 lg white onions 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 3 cans pinto beans - drained 2 cans ranch style beans - drained 2... More...
By Jill | 7 comments | Full Recipe...Roasted Red Pepper and White Bean Soup
"This is a SIMPLE SOUP, completely dependent on the quality of the broth." That's what the cookbook says and I couldn't agree more. I followed the recipe, but then again, I didn't follow it. The original recipe called for canned ingredients. I had to take the home cooked approach. For you, I'll write the original recipe, THEN I'll tell you what I did. You pick the one that fits your needs... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Chickpeas and Rice
The original recipe came out of a cookbook called 366 Delicious Ways to Cook Rice, Beans, and Grains. It originally called for saffron to be cooked with the rice. Like I am so SURE! I have that on hand ALL the time. Not. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 2 cups vegetable broth or water 1 cup uncooked long grain rice 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons onion, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Cranberry Beans are Pretty Pinto Beans
Cranberry beans have a milder flavor than the earthy, meaty pinto bean. I would use them on a green salad. OH! Or I would use Peter's recipe for Black Eyed Pea Salad and substitute the peas with the cranberry beans. Oh yeah, that would be perfect. Anytime I try something new, especially beans, I cook them in the simplest way. I have to know their true flavor before I know which way to go with... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...How to Cook Anazaki Beans
Anazaki beans can be used interchangeably with pinto beans or red beans. They have a creamy mild flavor that seems almost sweet compared to a pinto bean. I found these organic anazaki beans in the bulk section at H.E.B. Central Market. Because they were a little smaller than the pinto bean, I cooked them in the pressure cooker for about 25 minutes. I allowed the pressure cooker to cool down... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Brazilian Black Beans
Photo by Gina Homolka My father lived in Brazil for many years and I have some distant family there as well, so I grew up eating some great Brazilian dishes. Like all Latin countries, beans are a staple in every home. Each country has a unique way to prepare them, and in my opinion, are all delicious. Black beans are high in fiber, protein and rich in antioxidants. I always use my pressure cooker when... More...
By ginahomolka | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Chicken and Lentil Soup
Photo by Gina Homolka A perfect soup to warm you during the cold winter months. Lentils are high in soluble fiber and protein, have twice as much iron as other legumes and are high in Vitamin B and folate. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1 pound dried lentils 3 chicken pieces on the bone, skin and fat removed 8 cups of water 2 chicken bouillon cubes 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 1 small onion 4 scallions 3... More...
By ginahomolka | 1 comment | Full Recipe...White Bean Burritos
White Bean Burritos are super easy to whip up. Cooked Great Northern beans or Navy beans are quickly mashed, seasoned with cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper, then heated up like refried beans. I could totally see this as a healthy snack dip or eaten as a filling for tacos, chalupas and, yes, burritos. For folks accustomed to eating Pinto beans or red beans in your Tex-Mex treats, you may think... More...
By Jill | 6 comments | Full Recipe...Roasted Chickpeas
Photo by Gina Homolka Roasted chickpeas make a healthy addictive snack with a nutty texture and flavor. Chickpeas (Garbanzo beans) are high in fiber, and a great source of protein, zinc, folate, iron, calcium and magnesium. This recipe is so simple to make and you can season them with your favorite spices. This is my favorite way to eat them. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES Servings: 2-3 servings • Time: 30-35... More...
By ginahomolka | 15 comments | Full Recipe...How to Cook Pinto Beans in a Pressure Cooker
I don't care too much for the traditional method of cooking beans. It takes too much planning with the overnight soaking and tending to the cooking pot for 2 hours. I've used a pressure cooker for so long now, it's second nature to me. My first pressure cooker was a hand-me-down from Memaw. That was a great pot. The only reason I don't have it now is that the manufacturer stopped making the replacement... More...
By Jill | 13 comments | Full Recipe...How to Cook Cannellini Beans
Cannellini beans are a kind of kidney bean. If you've eaten Great Northern beans or Navy beans, cannellini taste VERY similar. Cannellini beans shown here are the size of red kidney beans. There are other varieties that are smaller. I found these cannellini beans in the bulk bin section at the foodie mart. They were $3.19 per pound compared to Great Northern and Navy at $1.19 per pound. ... More...
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