We often make burritos as a way of repurposing leftover meat and/or beans. And they’re good. But I saw this recipe for Barbecued Chicken and Black Bean Burritos in Cheap. Fast. Good! and thought they’d be a nice change from our usual burritos. I had cooked black beans in the freezer so thawed them enough…
Beans
Cuban Black Beans …. and Rice of Course!
I was making this fantastic Cuban Pork Roast for dinner tonight and wanted some Cuban Black Beans to go with it. I Googled and saw the pattern: some sugarsome vinegarsome alcohol (wine or rum)some sautéed onion, green pepper, and garlic added after an hour of cooking the beans in waterdried herbs including oregano and a…
Black Eyed Peas and Collard Greens
This has become our New Year tradition even though we’re not from the South (at least not in recent generations). I’ve made this using a ham bone, ham hocks, and salt pork so don’t despair if you don’t have a ham bone lying around. Last night, in fact, I made it with about 4 ounces…
Ham and White Bean Soup
Got some leftover ham? Here’s a great easy soup. Nothing complicated. Sometimes simple is good. 1 pound white beans (Great Northern or small white ones)water1 onion, diced2 cups ham, chopped or dicedsalt and pepper to taste Soak the beans overnight or just cook a bit longer. Or you could do the “quick soak” method, which…
Easy Pinto Beans, Refried Beans and How to Use Them: Is My Blog Burning
It’s time again for Is My Blog Burning. The theme this time is beans, one of my favorite “CheapCooking” foods! These easy pinto beans are on regular rotation around here. We like other beans as well. I’ve made Black Bean Soup, Black Bean Mole, Bean and Corn Melange, a white bean and spinach side dish,…