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5 Fun Bean Facts: Celebrating National Bean Day
Happy National Bean Day! Yep, they really do have a day reserved for everything. But why today? Many point to the fact that January 6th marks the anniversary of famous monk, botanist and scientist Gregor Mendel's passing on this very date in 1884. Mendel made his mark...
Randall’s Classic Chili with Kidney Beans
It's hard to beat a classic. There are lots of exciting recipes and variations on chili, but sometimes a classic, no-frills bowl of the good stuff is just what the doctor ordered. Especially this time of year. With the cold weather hitting most of the country hard...
New Years Ham Pasta Salad
"Eat poor on New Year's and eat fat for the rest of the year." Eating ham on New Year's Day is said to bring you good luck in the coming year. Now, this old Southern saying may or may not be true, but you should definitely whip up this delicious ham and bean recipe...
Tuscan Fish Chowder
In addition to being a tasty way to warm up a cold winter night, a fish and bean chowder, stew or soup is an extremely healthy, and low calorie. The combination of fish and beans in this chowder makes today's recipe a heart-healthy recipe that is high in protein, low...
Pantry Salad with Beans
When you get home from a long day, some days the last thing you want is to prepare a complicated meal. But, what if you haven't been to the grocery store in awhile and have limited options? Not interested in another frozen meal or take-out? We've all found ourselves...
Mom’s Mixed Bean Soup
Warm Up a Winter Day with Mixed Bean Soup When you were a kid, do you remember how good a bowl of mixed bean soup tasted at the end of a cold day? Maybe your mom had a pot simmering all day long ready to serve when you walked in the door. Just Liked Mom Used to Make...
What Beans are Best for Chili?
Beans are a truly versatile food. They can work well in whatever dish you want to use them in, with different kinds of beans bringing something a little different. Unless you are from Texas and see it as blasphemous - one of the most popular bean dishes is chili,...
Healthy Peanut Butter Fudge No-Bake Brownies
By Kate Vaynshteyn from www.babaganosh.org Everyone loves sweet baked goods during the holidays! The season just isn't complete without them. As wonderful as the fruits of your labor are, however, sometimes baking can flat out be a hassle! All the ingredients, all the...