by Randall Beans | Mar 18, 2015 | Pinto Beans, Recipes, Side Dish
Chile de arbol, literally “tree chilies,” are a spicy Mexican pepper. Don’t be fooled by their small size. They pack a serious punch. In terms of heat, it’s about on par with cayenne pepper, so we’re talking a fairly spicy little pepper....
by Randall Beans | Jan 14, 2015 | Blog, Healthy Eating |
Although we could eat chili any time of year, there’s something about cold weather that makes a big bowl of chili the perfect food for fall. While ground beef is a classic to go with bean chili, turkey offers a leaner alternative. Plus, we’ve got a...
by Randall Beans | Dec 2, 2014 | Great Northern Beans, Hearty, Main Course, Mixed Beans, Pinto Beans, Recipes, Sandwich
In winter, all you want to do is curl up with a nice, warm bowl of soup. While beans play a starring role in some of your favorite soup recipes, there are so many more things you can do with them! Here are a few ideas for how to include some of these protein-packed...
by Randall Beans | Sep 11, 2014 | Main Course, Pinto Beans, Recipes
Beans of all sorts feature prominently into classic Mexican cooking, whether they’re slowly stewed or used in a bright, fresh salsa. This week, we’re focusing on one of the most popular dishes we know: enchiladas. A tender tortilla wrapped around savory...
by Randall Beans | Aug 29, 2014 | Blog, Pinto Beans, Recipes, Side Dish
The Mexican flag is pretty cool. With fields of green, white and red, it features an eagle clutching a snake in its talons, which represents the founding of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan, now Mexico City. These frijoles bandera (literally “flag beans”)...
