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...
by Randall Beans | Nov 5, 2013 | Main Course, Pinto Beans, Recipes
For many people all over the world, beans and rice is a staple of their day-to-day diet. It’s not hard to see why: Rice and beans are easy and inexpensive to make, are fantastic as leftovers and are incredibly comforting. It’s also a great dish for when...
by Randall Beans | Nov 4, 2013 | Great Northern Beans, Main Course, Recipes
When many people think of Italian food, they imagine “red sauce” Italian–spaghetti bolognese, lasagna, meatballs. While this is unquestionably an important part of Italian cooking, it’s mostly to be found in Southern Italy and Sicily, the...
by Randall Beans | Oct 30, 2013 | Pinto Beans, Recipes, Soup
Looking for a new spin on chili? This hearty and delicious stew features many of the same ingredients as regular old chili does–tomatoes, pinto beans, chilis and hot sauce–but lean, slow-cooked pork gives it a distinct Mexican flair. You’ll also find...
by Randall Beans | Oct 28, 2013 | Main Course, Pinto Beans, Recipes
Casseroles can be a lifesaver for busy parents. They’re quick, they’re easy, cleanup is a snap and you don’t have to make a side dish. Many casseroles can be made the night before or even frozen for an easy meal in the future. Yep, we all agree,...
by Randall Beans | Oct 14, 2013 | Appetizer, Pinto Beans, Recipes
Think nachos have to be a heavy, unhealthy dish? Okay, maybe it won’t win any prizes for healthiest dish ever–unless you replaced the chips with kale–but that doesn’t mean it has to be a calorie bomb. By making many of the ingredients at home,...
