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
Fava beans, known in much of the world as “broad beans,” are one of the oldest domesticated crops. Like ramps, sorrel, and morels, they are a spring vegetable that only lasts a short time at the market before going away. Some cooks say that peeling them is so boring and time-consuming because they have two … Read more
There have been many debates about how to cook dried beans, but this one may be the longest-lasting. The disagreement centers on whether or not beans should be soaked before cooking. Take this tasty Instant Pot recipe for vegan red beans and rice. The directions make it clear that the dried beans need to be … Read more