Do you like sprouts in soups, sandwiches, and salads? This simple guide will show you how to grow mung bean sprouts in a jar. Sprouts are formed when seeds start to sprout into a full vegetable. Mung bean sprouts are (wait for this) — sprouts from mung beans!. Those who have had Pad Thai or … Read more
Cassoulet, the indulgent French bean stew brimming with sausage, duck confit, and other savory meats, is utterly satisfying on its own. Yet the right side dishes can take this peasant dish to new heights. Since cassoulet is heavy, you’ll want bright, fresh accompaniments to cut the richness. Let’s explore 12 sensational sides to serve with … Read more
As a food blogger who loves cooking classic Thanksgiving dishes, I get asked this question a lot once November rolls around: can you cook green bean casserole in an aluminum pan? This beloved holiday side made with tender green beans, creamy mushroom soup, and crispy fried onions is a staple on many Thanksgiving tables. But … Read more
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