by Randall Beans | Sep 23, 2013 | Great Northern Beans, Recipes, Salad |
One of the great things about beans is their ability to play the flavor chameleon. They match with almost anything you care to pair them with, from bold and spicy flavors to sweet baked goods. In this refreshing Hawaiian white bean salad, we wanted to see how...
by Randall Beans | Sep 12, 2013 | Garbanzo Beans, Salad
Garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas, are a favorite in Greek and Middle Eastern cooking. Their mild, slightly nutty flavor and creamy texture makes them fabulous mashed into falafel or served cold on top of a salad. But hey, why stop with cold beans as a salad...
by Randall Beans | Sep 4, 2013 | Great Northern Beans, Recipes, Salad
One of the many reasons Mexican food is so delicious is because of its contrasts. Sure, salsa is spicy, but a dollop of sour cream or Mexican crema cools things down. Refried beans are soft and melty, but taco shells are crunchy. It’s this give and take that...
by Randall Beans | Aug 22, 2013 | mixed beans, Recipes, Salad
Thai food is all about the perfect balance of all five tastes: sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami (savory). It all combines to create a complex cuisine that will make your taste buds dance. It’s also usually healthy, full of lean protein and lots of...
by Randall Beans | Aug 14, 2013 | Mixed Beans, Recipes, Salad
Newsflash: You can grill beans. That’s right, you can have tender, smoky beans without a fancy smoker. All you need is a good-old-fashioned charcoal grill and some aluminum foil. The trick is not just to wrap the beans in the foil–that’ll work, but...
by Randall Beans | Jul 29, 2013 | Mixed Beans, Recipes, Salad
Is there anything better than a perfectly ripe avocado? Their buttery goodness, their slightly nutty taste, the way they complement almost any food imaginable? This dish shows off the real beauty of the avocado and comes together in a flash. The key to this...