These beans are great for backyard gatherings. It just takes a couple of minutes to throw together and can be cooking while you are preparing other dishes. Make beans as spicy as you like but keep the little kids in mind.   2 cans vegetarian baked beans, depending on size crowd         1 (15 […]

The thick sauce that butter beans make after they are cooked is scrumptious. My mom made the best ever! Here is my take on hers:   4-5 cups dry butter or large lima beans, rinsed and sorted  1 medium onion, diced  1 teaspoon salt    Freshly ground pepper, to taste    2-3 tablespoons of fresh parsley, […]

Everyone loves this recipe. The best part is that no oil is added or needed.   4½ cups of dried pinto beans  1 large onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon of Deb’s Seasoning (page 269)  1 teaspoon of grill seasoning  Tabasco® pepper sauce, to taste  1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper, as desired Rinse beans well […]

When I cook beans I always make a large pot so I can freeze extras in small containers. A dinner of rice and kidney beans is delicious and easy.   4½ cups of dry small red or kidney beans, washed and well sorted      1 medium onion, diced         1 teaspoon grill seasoning […]

Easy to make and even better the following day! Red beans and broccoli makes a main dish or side dish. 2 cups broccoli florets 1 tablespoon oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth 1 small red onion, thinly sliced ½ red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced 1½ cloves garlic, minced (15 oz) can kidney beans, […]

4-5 cups dry white beans, washed and sorted Navy or Cannelloni 1 medium onion, diced 1 bay leaf ½-1 teaspoon thyme  1 teaspoon salt  Freshly ground pepper In large pot, parboil beans for 10 minutes, drain, rinse, and add fresh water. Turn heat to medium-high and bring to boil for 15 minutes. Add onion and […]

½ cup vegetable broth or water  2 cups brown rice 1½ cups red onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced ½ cup celery, chopped ½ cup green bell pepper, diced 1 cup carrots, peeled and finely diced 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced 1 tablespoon cumin 1½ teaspoons coriander  2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon smoked […]

Spice this recipe up with pepper sauce or a couple of chopped hot peppers. 2 cups black-eyed peas, fresh      1 quart water      1 onion, diced         1 small green pepper, diced         1 celery rib, finely diced         ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes      […]

We always grow peas in our garden, so I cook them often during the peak season.   Fresh peas, washed     ½ onion, chopped         1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely diced         ½-1 teaspoon salt, to taste              Freshly ground pepper              Pepper sauce (optional)     Cover peas with fresh water. Add […]

 If you like sweet caramelized onions, you will love this on everything!    1 tablespoon of vegan butter or ¼ cup of vegetable broth      1 onion, sliced         1½ cup of red wine      ¼ teaspoon salt      Freshly ground pepper, to taste In a medium skillet, heat vegan butter […]