A few years ago, Texas caviar could be found in the salad section of every grocery store and free standing deli in our area. I don’t remember exactly how the stuff from the different delis was made, and I was planning on buying some in an attempt to reverse engineer it. Unfortunately, I noticed that it’s not in the deli cases anymore. Since I was […]
Chili always makes me think of how different families do things differently. When Baker’s Man and I were just starting out, I made him a pot of chili. He complained to me that it was too runny. “Chili is supposed to be thick.” He proclaimed. In my parent’s house, chili was very soup like. It was definitely not thick. I began to adjust my techniques […]
Before I begin with this recipe, let me tell you that I made it with the wrong sized tortillas. I was certain that I had some 8-9″ flour tortillas, but I only had the really big ones that are made for burritos. This recipe looks much better, from a presentation stand point, when it’s fresh from the oven and made with the smaller tortillas. It’s […]
I am trying to mix things up a bit i.e. serve different types of bean dishes so that I can avoid a dining room mutiny. Toward that end, I decided that we should have some pizza. I can honestly say that I had never eaten a pizza with beans on it, so this was a challenge. My first though was of a tostada because pizza […]
The first time I ate three bean salad was in a restaurant on a family vacation. The next time I encountered it was on a salad bar in a pizza parlor. Stores sell it in jars and cans, but I have never tried to make it myself until today. Probably, the best way to make this salad would be to cook the beans from scratch, […]
I first learned of this recipe while I was at a party at a friend’s house. She had requested that each guest bring something to contribute toward the meal. The young woman who brought the soup course brought a pot filled with beans, corn, and meat that was reminiscent of a pot of chili. She explained that this soup was made with whatever combination of […]
When I read other people’s blogs, and they talk about having a taste for something or a craving, I often think that’s a weird way to begin their blog post, unless they’re pregnant, when it’s completely understandable. This post is probably punishment for being so judgmental, and I would like to apologize for my behavior, not that I actually posted a rude comment or […]
Someone, specifically Sue Chef and Baker’s Man, pointed out that my April 1 post did not contain a NEW bean recipe, and they believe that means that I either need to blog about beans twice on one day, or I need to continue my 30 days of beans series through May 1. I don’t want to cheat, so I’m asking for your opinions regarding this. […]
I don’t know who was the first person to come up with this simple and delicious way to make brownies, but if I ever find them, I will definitely thank them. These brownies don’t taste the same as traditional brownies, but they are very good. The addition of black beans to the mixture makes them lower in fat and higher in fiber than regular brownies, […]
30 Days of Beans = A whole lot of beans My food blogger friend over at Kitchen Hospitality and I have each decided to blog a series of 30 posts on only one theme. She has chosen slow cooker meals, and I’m looking forward to some of her recipes. For my theme, I chose beans. I have to admit that when I announced that I […]