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For the best Baked Beans for a Crowd of 100, use this simple recipe that starts with canned beans and adds hamburger, bacon, and brown sugar. Baked beans are a beloved side dish for backyard BBQs potlucks, and other large gatherings. But determining how much to make when you’re cooking for a crowd can be … Read more

This Instant Pot Green Beans with Bacon recipe is quick, healthy, and low in carbs. You can eat it as a side dish or as a keto-friendly main dish. Just beans, bacon, and a few seasonings make this a fast and easy dinner or side dish. Green beans are a classic side dish that pairs … Read more

Like me, you make a big pot of red beans (or any kind of beans) and have a lot of leftovers. Some people say that red beans taste even better the second day after they’ve been made. But what about the third, fourth, or fifth day? Are beans still good after a week? This makes … Read more

People whose children have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) often have stomach problems wonder if chickpeas, which are used in many low-FODMAP foods that are safe for kids, are safe for their sensitive stomachs. So let’s dig into the world of FODMAPs and uncover the truth about everyone’s favourite legume: chickpeas! This delicious creation has captured … Read more

Walk through a traditional Native American garden in the Northeastern or Southwestern United States, and you’ll likely spot a unique planting method involving corn, beans, and squash grown together. This agricultural technique of cultivating maize, legumes, and curcurbits in proximity is known as the Three Sisters planting system. But why is this particular trio of … Read more

Can I admit something? I had only cooked beans from scratch once before testing this recipe. And that’s because I don’t usually make dinner hours ahead of time or a lot of food to freeze for later. However, I recognize the merit in cooking your own beans from scratch. As an example, a lot of … Read more

Coffee is hugely popular worldwide with millions of people relying on their daily cup (or cups!) of joe. But coffee lovers want more than just caffeine – they want a great tasting cup of coffee. This means using fresh coffee beans. So do coffee beans go bad after time? The short answer is yes coffee … Read more

If you are Latino or have been to a Latin American restaurant, you know that black and pinto beans are a big part of the culture there. We love our beans, and these are two of the most common types we eat. But you may wonder how they differ and if one is better for … Read more

These Italian Green Beans take frozen green beans and season them with just a few simple herbs and spices to make a great side dish. Italian green beans are also known as Romano beans. These bean pods are broader and flatter than the standard green bean. While the flavor is very similar, some people think … Read more

Instant Pot Appalachian Soup Beans—A comforting bowl of creamy pinto beans flavored with smoky ham. A winter staple in the Appalachian states. There’s nothing more comforting on a chilly day than a warm bowl of nourishing bean soup. Thanks to the Instant Pot, you can have homemade bean soup ready in an hour, without needing … Read more