by Randall Beans | Aug 1, 2013 | Pinto Beans, Recipes, Side Dish
Ah, refried beans. They’re the perfect accompaniment for any Mexican dish, a delicious addition to burritos or even a great base for huevos rancheros in the morning. But traditional refried beans are cooked slowly in lard to give them their creamy texture and...
by Randall Beans | Jul 25, 2013 | Pinto Beans, Recipes, Side Dish
Want your baked beans to be more spicy than sweet? Then head south of the border with our Mexican baked bean recipes. Don’t worry, this dish still has a hint of sweetness from molasses, but it’s a background note. Instead, spicy green canned chilies take...
by Randall Beans | Jul 9, 2013 | Pinto Beans, Recipes, Side Dish
Just what makes baked beans sassy? Sweet honey, spicy salsa and just a dash of liquid smoke. These baked beans combine the southwestern flavors of chili like cumin and chili powder with a hint of sweetness that screams baked beans. Do be careful with liquid...
by Randall Beans | Jun 5, 2013 | Pinto Beans, Recipes, Side Dish
Whoops–you walked away from your grill for a few seconds, and dinner wound up ever so slightly overcooked. Lean proteins like fish, pork and chicken are especially prone to drying if they spend even an extra minute hanging out over the heat. But don’t...
by Randall Beans | May 2, 2013 | Pinto Beans, Recipes, Side Dish
Finding a roadside farmer’s produce stand is a pleasant surprise when you’re out for a drive enjoying the warmer weather and budding trees. Just-picked vegetables feed the craving for fresh foods after a winter using frozen or canned vegetables. Fresh...
by Randall Beans | Apr 29, 2013 | Breakfast, Pinto Beans, Recipes
Beans for breakfast? It might sound strange, but beans in the morning are part of a long standing tradition called full breakfast in the British Isles. Similar to weekend brunches in the States, full breakfasts are saved for weekends and vacations when you can really...
