by Randall Beans | Oct 7, 2013 | Pinto Beans, Recipes, Side Dish
Hey. Sometimes it happens. Despite your best intentions, you forgot to thaw something from the freezer or stop by the store. The kids are hungry and dinner needs to happen now. Rather than turning to frozen meals, we’ve got a quick and simple meal you can whip...
by Randall Beans | Sep 25, 2013 | Appetizer, Kidney Beans, Side Dish
Believe it or not, soda is a secret ingredient in many Southern kitchens. Many a grandmother has a family recipe for Coca-Cola Cake or 7-Up biscuits. Something about the carbonation and the sweetness found in most sodas just works in recipes. In the grand Southern...
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 17, 2013 | Great Northern Beans, Recipes, Side Dish
Is your garden overflowing with goodness? It’s that time of year when you start pawning off zucchinis and tomatoes to random strangers on the street in a desperate attempt to unload your bounty. But don’t worry, this Italian white bean and vegetable...
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...
