They taste great and are easy to make. This recipe is a great way to spice up canned beans and make them taste great. You can use these black beans as a side dish or as the main ingredient in many recipes. As a vegetarian, beans make up a large part of my diet. They’re … Read more
Nearly all of my fresh green bean recipes begin with blanching the beans. If you ask me, everyone should learn this method for how to cook green beans. It’s quick and easy, and it yields beans that are vibrant, crisp-tender, and not at all mushy. They’re perfect for serving as a side dish or adding … Read more
If you forget to soak beans overnight, you can just quickly soak them instead. It’s easy, and it works for all kinds of beans and other legumes. Imagine how frustrating it would be to have all the ingredients ready for a tasty dinner of navy white beans or black bean soup. After all your hard … Read more
It’s very easy to make Jamaican rice and peas, which is a tasty main dish that goes well with hearty Caribbean stews and curries. I absolutely love Jamaican food! I was first introduced to this delectable cuisisne by my college roommate, Sade. When she got back from a family visit, she brought us brown stew … Read more
Learn How to Cook Dried Beans at home so you’ll always have some on hand. You can make different kinds of beans this easy way on the stove and then add them to salads, soups, stews, and more! Here is everything you need to know about how to cook dried beans! It is super easy. … Read more
We’re all looking for good bean recipes right now, if you look at the store shelves. It’s hard to find canned or dried beans everywhere in Chicago. I don’t know about where you are. This may have meant that Jack and I had to go to a few more grocery stores, but I’m glad to … Read more
One of my favorite snacks in the evening is this edamame recipe. It only takes 5 minutes to make and tastes great when I want something salty, crunchy, and earthy. It’s even more satisfying to smoke the pods because the outside is a little charred and smokey. I’ve been munching on edamame beans since I … Read more
Long beans, also known as asparagus beans, yard long beans, snake beans, or Chinese long beans, are always in my hot summer garden. They do well in hot weather and produce a lot, which makes them a great choice for gardeners who want a reliable crop. They are also very healthy and easy to grow. … Read more
This recipe for white beans with garlic, Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes only takes 15 minutes or less and 2 cans of cannellini beans. Serve it as an easy meatless dinner with your favorite crusty bread or as a side. Canned white beans are a pantry staple for good reason. They’re affordable, convenient, and versatile. But … Read more
This post explains how to freeze green beans without blanching them first. The process I use is very easy, especially if you have a vacuum sealer. If you don’t have a vacuum sealer, don’t worry! You can still use a straw to get the air out of the bags. Jamie plants green beans twice a … Read more