by Randall Beans | Jun 13, 2013 | Mixed Beans, Recipes, Salad
Avocado is one of those rare foods that tastes sinful but is actually healthy. Yes, it’s high in fat, but it’s almost entirely monounsaturated fat. This healthy fat can lower your bad cholesterol, raise your good cholesterol while lowering your bad...
by Randall Beans | Jun 13, 2013 | Great Northern Beans, Recipes, Salad
Adding fresh herbs to a dish is one of the fastest and easiest ways to add flavor without piling on calories. Sure, dried herbs are great because they can last in your spice rack for months or even years, but they tend to add a deep, rich background note to dishes....
by Randall Beans | Jun 10, 2013 | Mixed Beans, Recipes, Salad
Sometimes, it’s too hot to move, let alone cook. The idea of firing up the stove or the grill makes you sweat. On those nights, you just want something quick, cool and refreshing. That’s one of the reasons to always keep ready-to-eat items like cooked...
by Randall Beans | Jun 6, 2013 | Great Northern Beans, Recipes, Salad
Did you know frozen vegetables are almost as good for you as fresh? Sometimes, they might even be better. When a vegetable is intended to hit grocery store shelves fresh, they often need to be picked before they’re perfectly ripe to allow for transport time....
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 30, 2013 | Great Northern Beans, Recipes, Side Dish
Morocco’s cuisine is as vibrant as the people who live in the north African country. Throughout Morocco you’ll find restaurants that are pushing the boundaries of Moroccan cuisine by incorporating foreign preparations to traditional ingredients like the...
