by Randall Beans | Dec 10, 2013 | Dips, Pinto Beans, Recipes
Raw onion and garlic can be harsh and assertive. Sometimes you want that, like in a salsa. But sometimes you want the flavor of those great aromatics without the sharpness. That’s when you want to try roasting your vegetables. That means using high, intense heat...
by Randall Beans | Dec 4, 2013 | Chili, Pinto Beans, Recipes
Some people see winter as a time to stay indoors and hunker down. But hey, there’s a whole world of winter fun to explore out there! There’s cross country skiing and downhill skiing and snowshoeing, snowmobiling, winter hiking and camping, to say nothing...
by Randall Beans | Dec 3, 2013 | Appetizer, Pinto Beans, Recipes
It’s the holidays, which means ’tis the season for parties and finger foods. There’s a certain art to creating great finger food. You need something that’s easy to eat, but you can’t just put out a plate of veggies and dip and call it a...
by Randall Beans | Dec 2, 2013 | Dessert, Great Northern Beans, Recipes
During the holiday season, it can be easy to overindulge in sweet treats. Everything is deliciously loaded with butter, carbs and fat. But there are some simple ways you can indulge in holiday treats without packing on the pounds. The first is, of course, by just...
by Randall Beans | Nov 19, 2013 | Pinto Beans, Recipes, Side Dish
It’s never easy living with a food allergy or intolerance, but it can be especially tough during the holidays. All you want is to eat your favorite foods, but when those foods are stuffed full of things you can’t have, it can put a real damper on...
by Randall Beans | Nov 12, 2013 | Great Northern Beans, Main Course, Recipes
Cassoulet is a classic dish from the south of France. If you took the time to make it the traditional way, say, using a Julia Child recipe, you’d need several days, including soaking dried beans in a cheesecloth, goose fat and other specialty ingredients. That...