by Randall Beans | Nov 12, 2013 | Great Northern Beans, Main Course, Recipes
Cassoulet is a classic dish from the south of France. If you took the time to make it the traditional way, say, using a Julia Child recipe, you’d need several days, including soaking dried beans in a cheesecloth, goose fat and other specialty ingredients. That...
by Randall Beans | Nov 5, 2013 | Main Course, Pinto Beans, Recipes
For many people all over the world, beans and rice is a staple of their day-to-day diet. It’s not hard to see why: Rice and beans are easy and inexpensive to make, are fantastic as leftovers and are incredibly comforting. It’s also a great dish for when...
by Randall Beans | Nov 4, 2013 | Great Northern Beans, Main Course, Recipes
When many people think of Italian food, they imagine “red sauce” Italian–spaghetti bolognese, lasagna, meatballs. While this is unquestionably an important part of Italian cooking, it’s mostly to be found in Southern Italy and Sicily, the...
by Randall Beans | Oct 28, 2013 | Main Course, Pinto Beans, Recipes
Casseroles can be a lifesaver for busy parents. They’re quick, they’re easy, cleanup is a snap and you don’t have to make a side dish. Many casseroles can be made the night before or even frozen for an easy meal in the future. Yep, we all agree,...
by Randall Beans | Sep 19, 2013 | Main Course, Pinto Beans, Recipes
Burned out on burritos? Tired of tacos? Make way for tamales. These Mexican delicacies are made of masa, a soft corn-based dough, filled with something tasty and steamed inside a corn husk. Tamales can be stuffed with cheese, meat, chilies–almost...