Beans & Legumes
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Crock Pot Pinto Beans
Pinto Beans are rich and creamy, delicious on their own or along side a bowl of chili.
Haricots Verts Salads
Two delicious salads made with the smaller, more delicate cousin to the American Green Bean.
Lentil Soup with Kielbasa Sausage
Probably the oldest known leguminous crop and one of the earliest domesticate crops, people have been eating lentils since 8000 BC.
MexiCali Corn & Black Bean Salad
A refreshing and healthful side dish to accompany grilled chicken, steaks or Mexican dishes; it can even be spooned into tacos with meat and shredded cheese, or rolled into a burrito.
Mexican Stewed Cranberry Beans with Shredded Pork & Salsa Fresca
Inspired by a recipe from a famous Mexico City Chef.
New Year’s Day Black Eyed Peas
Thought generally to be a US Southern Dish or "Soul Food", it actually has roots from the Israelites dating to the 5th Century BC.
Red Beans & Rice
Both Cajun and Creole people of Louisiana claim bragging rights for creation of this simple but quintessentially New Orleans dish.
Wild Rice Casserole Two Ways
Wild Rice is delicious on its own with a pat of butter, but it makes a great casserole. Here are two, perfect anytime but especially comforting during the holidays.