Category Archives: beans

Roasted Chickpeas

Found this recipe on a new to me blog, Food, Wine and ModPodge. Josh could eat 7 full meals a day, but since I don’t have cooking and cleaning up after 7 meals a day in me, he snacks a … Continue reading

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Creamy Southwestern Chicken Nachos

The kids devoured these, so…success. 1 small bag frozen corn 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 large frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 16-oz jar medium salsa  (Medium salsa is a must, mild isn’t flavorful enough) 1 8 … Continue reading

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Warm Southwestern Bean Dip

I needed an appetizer last week and wanted something new.  I found this recipe the day before and thought it was a good chance to try it. 1/2 LB sausage 1 med onion 1 tsp garlic salt 1-7oz can green … Continue reading

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Beans and Cornbread Dinner

I was inspired by the recipe in Pioneer Woman’s new cookbook (also on her blog here) to make this for dinner Monday.  Except I didn’t make her cornbread recipe; I used the Marie Callender’s mix.  And I didn’t use her … Continue reading

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Black Bean, Corn, and Avocado Salad

We love this.  The fresh cilantro makes it pop.  Yum. 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 2 c. corn kernels (fresh or canned shoepeg is great) 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 avocado, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and … Continue reading

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Caribbean Black Beans

When I read this recipie I wasn’t expecting much. It looked like a basic recipie…but when I made them I could not believe how so little work could make SUCH a flavorful dish.  I couldn’t stop eating these.  This one … Continue reading

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