by Randall Beans | Nov 25, 2015 | Great Northern Beans, Recipes, Soup
There are three certainties in life: death, taxes, and Thanksgiving leftovers. Though they come year after year, most people still seem to be slaves to routine, annually recycling their turkey into boring sandwiches. This year, why not shake it up with this delicious...
by Randall Beans | Oct 14, 2015 | Mixed Beans, Recipes, Soup
Do you remember how you learned to cook? You might have watched family members in the kitchen as a child or took part in a home economics class in school. Once you got the basics down, you could experiment and try new things. The special touches or seasonal...
by Randall Beans | Oct 7, 2015 | Great Northern Beans, Recipes, Soup
A slow cooker is a busy cook’s best friend. Throw your ingredients together when you wake up and let it go slow and low all day for a meal that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. Who doesn’t love that? It almost feels like cheating. Then there are...
by Randall Beans | Oct 5, 2015 | Pinto Beans, Recipes, Soup
Americans have been in love with French cuisine for years. We associate French restaurants with fine dining, elegant waiters and sophistication. While you dream of dining on sumptuous dishes at bistros along the Seine, you can make this delicious and authentic...
by Randall Beans | Sep 17, 2015 | Great Northern Beans, Recipes, Soup
Soup is the ultimate comfort food. Versatile, soothing and warm, soup can help you relax after a long cold day while you long for the beach and sunshine. For those of us fighting the cold and flu this winter, sipping on a hot broth can be a lifesaver. Hearty soups are...
by Randall Beans | Sep 10, 2015 | Appetizer, Entertaining, Pinto Beans, Recipes, Side Dish, Soup, Vegetarian
The Hearty Vegetarian Bean Soup Base is one of those great make-ahead recipes because it’s not difficult to prepare and it freezes well. Once you make this base, you’ll want to separate it into smaller, freezer-safe containers (the recipe suggests pint...