The Holidays are a great time to get the family together to share a festive meal. The aromas wafting around your kitchen are a huge enticement for your dog. As you put dish after dish on the table, the smell of turkey and pumpkin pie can make even the most well-behaved pets go crazy for … Read more
As a versatile veggie that works in everything from casseroles to salads, green beans are a staple for many home cooks But anyone who has compared freshly picked, local green beans to limp grocery store beans knows that sourcing them at peak season makes all the difference in flavor and texture. So when exactly is … Read more
During the Chinese New Year, you can enjoy soft and chewy tang yuan (sticky rice balls or mochi balls) served in sweet red bean soup. This is another type of tang yuan recipe that you will enjoy. The recipe can be cooked in Instant Pot pressure cooker or on the stove. Sweet red bean soup … Read more
A big bowl of warm, rich, creamy black bean soup really hits the spot on a chilly day. There’s just something so comforting about the protein-packed legumes blended up into a thick, luscious soup. But sometimes our homemade black bean soup can turn out too watery and thin. Don’t despair! With a few easy tricks, … Read more
Learning how to make vanilla extract is the easiest thing ever. It requires only 2 ingredients and makes all of your baked goods taste and smell incredible. Once you make your own vanilla extract, you’ll never go back to store-bought vanilla extract again. Plus, when the real vanilla extract runs out, you can just add … Read more
Do you want to make your own baby food? This green bean baby food is simple to make and full of good things for babies. To steam green beans, just put the steamer basket in place, add water to the bottom of the pot, and add the green beans that are already cooked. Place the … 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
This black bean burger recipe is going to be your new best friend. The hearty patties are charred on the outside, tender in the middle, and packed with bold, smoky flavor. But that’s not all. Also, they’re simple to make—you won’t have to use a food processor or three dirty pans. Nope, this black bean … Read more
Green bean casserole is a staple at holiday dinners and potlucks across America This creamy, savory casserole combines tender green beans, mushrooms, and crispy fried onions for an irresistible flavor combination But is this classic comfort food keto friendly? Many traditional green bean casserole recipes are loaded with carbs from ingredients like canned soup flour … Read more
Is there anything better than a cold, creamy bowl of 7 layer bean dip loaded with beans, guacamole, cheese and more? It’s a staple at parties and gameday gatherings for good reason. But some folks swear that heating up 7 layer bean dip makes it even more delicious. So should you bake or microwave this … Read more