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Unique Bean Recipes
When you think of beans, you probably think of classic recipes like chili and soup. But lately, we're seeing beans pop up in more and more creative ways. Tired of the same boring pepperoni pizza? Substitute white beans for your red sauce for a nutty take on the...
Chicken Tikka Masala with Pinto Bean Salad
Indian food can seem exotic and difficult, something you can only enjoy in restaurants and not in the comfort of your own home. But there's no reason you can't prepare healthy, fresh Indian food right at home. The best part of these recipes is how easy they are to...
3-Course Meal with Pinto Beans
Are you surprised that you could prepare a 3-course meal with pinto beans in every dish? Take advantage of the versatility and nutritional value of pinto beans. We have prepared some delicious dinner ideas for you to impress your friends and family including an...
How Beans Can Help You Live Gluten-Free and Happy
The word gluten comes from the Latin word for glue. Yuck, that's enough right there to make you want to shun the substance from your diet. This "glue" used in a lot of barley, rye and dough products can clog up your system in a hurry. Along with a ton of other...
White Beans: Great Northern White Beans vs. Navy Beans vs. Cannellini Beans
Sometimes when you read a recipe, it simply calls for "white beans." But when you head to the grocery store, you probably won't see jars, cans or bags labeled so simply. No, you'll find a bewildering world of things labeled great northern white beans, navy beans,...
Not Your Ordinary Bean Dip Recipes
Dip may be one of life's most perfect foods. You can make it healthy by pairing it with fresh veggies, make it more substantial by slathering it on pita points or splurge a little on your diet with some good old fashioned chips. However you like to eat your dip,...
Quick Meals for Busy Days
Let's face it, with your hectic schedule, it can difficult to get home cooked meal on the dinner table at a decent hour. Between working late and running kids to activities it is easier, but not as healthy to pick up fast food on the way home or serve the same old...
Pinto Bean Recipes: Frijoles Bandera
The Mexican flag is pretty cool. With fields of green, white and red, it features an eagle clutching a snake in its talons, which represents the founding of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan, now Mexico City. These frijoles bandera (literally "flag beans") capture the...
Why We Use Glass Jars for Our Beans
Randall Beans are known for their distinctive glass jars. While once common, today Randall Beans is one of the only brands of cooked beans to use glass jars. Why does a simple jar matter so much? Turns out, it can make a big difference. It might sound crazy, but glass...