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Beans are a versatile and shelf-stable pantry staple. But even properly stored cooked beans don’t last forever. Knowing when your cooked beans have gone bad can prevent foodborne illness. This guide covers the shelf life of cooked beans and the signs indicating spoiled beans. Cooked beans are highly perishable and prone to spoilage by bacteria … Read more

BBQ sauce, ground beef, bacon, onion, peppers, brown sugar, baked beans, and peppers are all mixed together to make Cowboy Beans. Try my Simple Country Baked Beans for another sweet and savory baked beans side dish. What are cowboy beans? The name probably comes from the time when pioneers were traveling along the trails and … Read more

Is it easy to make frozen green beans that taste great? Yes! All you have to do is start with a bag of petite green beans (this is very important!) and add a lot of garlic and black pepper. Green beans are a healthy, delicious, and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed year-round thanks to … Read more

Folks, beans have been a staple for Old Cookie since cattle drives began. Who is that? Old Cookie was the cook who fed and made the trail drive cowboys happy after a long day of stealing cattle. Cookie had to dry all the food she brought on the trail before ice boxes and batteries came … Read more

The story of Great Northern beans stretches back thousands of years and begins in the Americas. Native Americans from both North and South America were some of the first people to realize how healthy and delicious these beans could be. They understood the abundance of nutrients these beans provided and incorporated them into their diets … Read more

Canned green beans provide a quick and easy side dish that can be ready in minutes. But do you really need to cook canned green beans before eating them? The short answer is no. While canned beans can benefit from some quick cooking, they are fully cooked during the canning process and safe to eat … Read more

Green Beans: typically inexpensive, simple, and enjoyable. DEEP-FRIED green beans? Now that’s a dish that’ll impress everyone at the cookout. Is there ever a voice in the back of your mind that says, “This would be better deep-fried?” Oh, come on, that can’t just be me. I really believe this, and I don’t think any … Read more

Goya beans are a pantry staple loved for their versatility But cooking dried Goya beans can seem daunting if you’ve never done it before With a little know-how though, you’ll be whipping up tender, flavorful beans in no time. In this comprehensive guide we’ll walk through everything you need to know about cooking dried Goya … Read more

A traditional mix of spices, lots of tomatoes, and a lot of ground beef give this thick and hearty No Bean Chili recipe a lot of flavor. You’ll love the sizzling Southwest flavor of this meaty Texas chili recipe!. I love beans just as much as the next person, and I love them in chili. … Read more

I have a confession. My day doesn’t begin until I’ve had my first cup of coffee. Till that happens, I’m a zombie looking to down that first cup. The caffeine gets me going with my day. It’s not just the caffeine, though. It’s a habit, a ritual I go through every morning that gives my … Read more