I call this Summer Chicken Stew, not only because it is chock-full of the flavors of the season, but also because it is cooked using a slow cooker, perfect for hot summer days when you don't want to heat up the house.
What's better than having a garden? Having a generous neighbor with a garden. I was gifted a gorgeous batch of yellow wax beans the other day. I cooked them simply so as to relish their deliciousness.
This is a wonderful Meatless Monday meal with tons of protein from the beans and cheese, with all the pizza flavors you love.
Ready in less than half an hour, this stew is hearty, delicious, and best of all, it only uses one pot.
This dish is traditional comfort food in the UK. I have read about it many times, but have never tried it. I must say, it's pretty tasty and yes, comforting. A great way to use up leftover baked beans if you have them. If not, open up and heat some canned beans to serve over the toast.
Baleadas is a traditional Honduran food consisting of thick flour tortillas smeared with refried beans, sprinkled with queso, then topped with avocado and a drizzle of sour cream. It is folded and eaten by hand, making it a wonderful street food.
This quick and easy salad, inspired by the Netflix Original Movie The Life List, goes together in a flash, starting with purchased marinated bean salad.
This is a simple, delicious salad. A perfect side dish for the cold winter months when fresh produce is not at it's peak. On the off-chance there are leftovers you can add a can of tuna and enjoy it for lunch the following day.
This quick and easy side dish is perfect to serve with whatever you have on your holiday table. I used a mixture of green and yellow beans for color but you can use all green beans if you like.
Running out of ideas for all of those String Beans from your garden? Try making these quick and easy refrigerator pickles that you can enjoy all Fall long.
It's that time of year. The weather starts to cool, the bounty from your gardens (or in my case, my neighbors' gardens) is coming in droves and canning season has commenced. Welcome to Fall Flavors Week.....
This delicious bean soup, made in an Instant Pot, requires no soaking or precooking of the beans making it a perfect meal for busy days.
I had the Blue Plate Special, An Autobiography by Kate Christensen on my bookshelf for quite a few years now. I'm not positive but I think I got it from my friend Cam of Culinary Adventures with Camilla.
Refried beans, salsa and cheese spread onto flour tortillas and grilled until gooey and melty with gorgeous grill marks. Perfect for a Meatless Mexican Monday Meal.
This delicious, healthy soup comes together in minutes and is hearty enough to be served as a vegetarian main course.
Huevos Rancheros translates to Ranch Style Eggs. This is a breakfast commonly served to ranch hands in Mexico to help them power through busy, active days. I am sharing a lightened up version that is just as delicious but better suited for a less busy lifestyle and career.
This delicious and healthy version of the classic version is just as comforting and soothing as the recipe you've always used and it is ready in less than half an hour.
Happy Halloween!!!
Have you ever tried Enfrijoladas? In Mexico, when they have leftover frijoles (beans) and stale corn tortillas they turn them into Enfrijoladas. They are quick easy and versatile. You can top them with fried eggs or fill them with other leftovers. Or you can simply sprinkle them with cheese and dig in. In this case I filled them with leftover chicken.
I love the "cook once, eat twice" idea of Menu Planning. In this meal I use leftover roast pork and gravy combined with Mexican beer and spices to make a quick and delicious meal.
