Tag Archives: beans

Chili Casserole with Fritos and Cheese

Posted on February 27, 2020 by HelenFern

It’s National Chili Day! We love chili and the fourth Thursday in February is set aside to pay tribute the most versatile yet disputed dish around. If you’re from Texas, using beans is a mortal sin! But if you live … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Tacos

Posted on November 26, 2019 by HelenFern

We love Mexican food at our house. One of our favorite breakfasts is chorizo and eggs, but I wasn’t in the mood for the same ol’ thing. And then I got started. A little of this, a little of that, … Continue reading →

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Easy Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Posted on May 3, 2019 by HelenFern

In case you haven’t been following, I’ve been posting foods from one of the U.S. states at the end of each week. We’ve been up and down the East Coast and now we’re moving into the central states. This week … Continue reading →

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Super Easy Hummus

Posted on July 18, 2018 by HelenFern

I love hummus, but it tastes even better homemade. I like to start with the dried beans and cook those up. There is a distinctly different flavor than the canned beans.  And after you make it, add other flavors to … Continue reading →

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Adzuki Bean and Squash Stew – slow cooker style

Posted on January 6, 2018 by HelenFern

It’s National Bean Day! Did you know one cup of beans supplies more than 10g of fiber?  The water soluble kind that helps lower cholesterol. And they give us vitamin B6, iron, magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, protein and more! In … Continue reading →

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