by Randall Beans | Nov 16, 2015 | Appetizer, Entertaining, Pinto Beans, Recipes, Side Dish
Hosting a great party takes serious planning. Who to invite, what music to play and most important: what to serve! The key to perfect party food is convenience. Soups and spaghetti are tasty but not practical finger foods. What you need is something easy to make, easy...
by Randall Beans | Sep 10, 2015 | Appetizer, Entertaining, Pinto Beans, Recipes, Side Dish, Soup, Vegetarian
The Hearty Vegetarian Bean Soup Base is one of those great make-ahead recipes because it’s not difficult to prepare and it freezes well. Once you make this base, you’ll want to separate it into smaller, freezer-safe containers (the recipe suggests pint...
by Randall Beans | Dec 3, 2014 | Appetizer, Entertaining, Great Northern Beans, Pinto Beans, Recipes
Potluck parties are the perfect time to gather with family and friends during the holidays. Everyone brings a dish to share. Potluck parties can be tricky when you factor in travel time with food. You want to bring something delicious to wow the cooks in the crowd,...
by Randall Beans | Oct 16, 2014 | Appetizer, Baked Beans, Dessert, Entertaining, Great Northern Beans, Just for Fun, Pinto Beans, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetarian
When you think of beans, you probably think of classic recipes like chili and soup. But lately, we’re seeing beans pop up in more and more creative ways. Tired of the same boring pepperoni pizza? Substitute white beans for your red sauce for a nutty take on the...
by Randall Beans | Dec 3, 2013 | Appetizer, Pinto Beans, Recipes
It’s the holidays, which means ’tis the season for parties and finger foods. There’s a certain art to creating great finger food. You need something that’s easy to eat, but you can’t just put out a plate of veggies and dip and call it a...