Black Eyed Peas (Vigna unguiculata) are a variety of cowpeas and are actually beans. Originally from Africa they are one of the oldest know cultivated crops. Also popular in China, India, Greece and Rome (and many other places around the world). Black eyed peas came to the American south in the late 1600s. In the […]
What I like about this recipe is that it is both rich in flavor, super nutritional and light at the same time. Very nice for a chilly spring day. I made this recipe to work in a slow cooker ( or Instant Pot) . I usually make the beans in the cooker, then after 4 […]
Chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) are grown and used in many different cuisines around the world. Chickpeas are full of fiber along with ample amounts of protein and carbs. They are also high in folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and lots more. In TMC (Traditional Chinese Medicine) chickpeas are categorized as sweet and are know […]
I love both black-eyed peas and collards and am fascinated by all the ways to make them together. They naturally compliment each other taste-wise and nutrition-wise. Being summer, this salad is light and full of vegetables. Go ahead and use the whole bunch of collards if you like. (Even better). I have lightly cooked the […]
This salad is quick and easy if you have beans already cooked. Sometimes I will make the beans a day or two before I make this salad and have them ready to go. See Basic Cannellini Beans. You can use canned beans. (Look for organic and BPH free cans.) Six cups of beans is usually […]
Makes 7 (ish) cupsPrep time 5 minutes plus soakingCook time :1 hour 10 minutes for stove topCook time (Instant Pot): 20 minutes plus 10 minutes for pressure cooker or Instant Pot Ingredients:1 lb. dry cannellini beans1/2 tsp sea salt Directions: Clean beans and wash. Place in a large bowl and cover with water by 2 […]
In these super busy times is a great thing to have an easy meal ready in your freezer. Even though I really appreciate what you can buy in the freezer section of your food store, I love the quality, economy and flavor(!) of what I can do myself. So I make burritos at home and […]
Basic Black Turtle Beans Plain or Refried ~ Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Being able to cook dried beans and effortlessly change them into a tasty nutritious meal is a basic skill I think every home cook should strive to master. Beans are easy to grow and store. They are nutritious and full of fiber. […]
I love walking into my home after a long day of work and being met by the heartwarming aroma of a delicious dinner cooking. Thank you slow cookers! French lentils are a great match for a slow cooker recipe. In addition to a great flavor these lentils do not get mushy in the cooking process. […]
I grew up eating baked beans every Saturday night: baked beans out of a can with brown bread out of a can and hot dogs. And I loved our predictable simple Saturday night meal. We all did. Sometimes my mom would make baked beans from scratch in an antique bean pot (before we knew about […]