New Mexican Spicy Beef Stew Recipe is not for the faint of heart –  as it has lots of chile peppers!  It is more like a Tex-Mex recipe for beef … Continued

  This outstanding Orca Beans and Yellow Rice Soup has an interesting complexity of flavors.  I love the Caribbean flavors of this soup.  Karen likes to serve this soup with … Continued

  This delicious Pasta e Fagioli Soup (pasta eh fah-jo-lee) is a traditional Italian Soup.  The name actually mean “pasta and beans.”  This soup exists in every region of Italy … Continued

  This filling and flavorful Refried Beans and Eggs on Tortillas breakfast will keep you going all day.  It is one of my favorite breakfasts to make on a lazy … Continued

Frijoles Refritos To say “refried bean” is really a misnomer as they are only fried once.  I do not think calling them “fried beans” would sound right either.  Refried beans … Continued

Roasted Chickpeas are a low-fat, low-calorie alternative to those fattening cocktail nuts.  They are so simple to make and are very addictive!   A great party food to nibble on, especially … Continued

Sauteed Chinese Long Beans are delicious to eat and easy-to-cook.  Chinese Long Beans (also know as Yard Long Beans, Asparagus Beans, Garter Beans, and Snake Beans) – A long, thin … Continued

Sauteed Green Beans and Potatoes is a quick, yummy, and healthy side side dish to serve your family and friends.  This is that kind of down-home vegetable side dish that … Continued

Some people say that the government is full of beans – maybe this Senate Bean Soup is why! Senate Bean Soup is a wonderful comfort food soup.  Served with homemade … Continued

  Shrimp and White Bean Stew makes wonderful and simple meal!  Bean soups are always a hearty option to eat for dinner.  I like to make extra to take for … Continued

Smoked Turkey Bean soup with Kale is a great use for all that leftover smoked turkey form Thanksgiving.  It has a rich and flavorful smell and taste.  Smoked Turkey Bean … Continued

This Smoked Turkey Chorizo Soup with Swiss Chard is a great way to use up the smoked turkey leftovers from the holidays.  Very tasty and warming on those cold and … Continued

  Spicy Bread Salad with Cashews Recipe or Panzanella Salad, is great served with Portuguese Braised Beef Shanks. What is a Panzanella Salad – It is a Tuscan Bread Salad … Continued

  Karen serves this delicious Spicy Chili with Pepper with her Quesadillas with Cheese.  The combination of ground beef and ground bison make for an interesting and delicious spicy chile … Continued

This is a hearty, flavorful and fun breakfast dish, which could easily be made for dinner.  I happened to have some leftover cooked beans from another dish that I made, … Continued