A Bowl of the Controversial Red

When talking about a bowl of red you are not only speaking of a bowl of chili but also about controversy that has been around for decades. Just the word chili brings controversy to this delicious meal. Why call it chili when it’s a warm delicious food that eaten mostly in the dead of winter? [...]

Not So Spicy Taco Dip

What You Need:
3 C of prepared bean dips
1 1/2 C of chive and onion sour cream
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 C of Mexican cheese blend
1 large bag of tortilla chips
How to Make It:
In the bottom of a serving bowl put the bean dip.
Over the bean dip spread the sour cream
The tomatoes are sprinkled over the sour [...]

Minted Bean and Chick Pea Soup

What You Need:
1 lb. very lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped fine
6 C of beef broth
1 C canned small white beans, drained
1 C of lentils
1 can chick peas, drained
1/4 C of tomato puree
1 t cloves
1 t hot red pepper flakes
1 t dried mint, crumbled
1 t salt
1 t pepper
How to Make It:
Generously spray the cooker with cooking [...]

Fresh Green Beans One of Summers Delights

Green beans sometimes called pole beans grow on a vine and are actually pods with little beans inside them. Beans were grown by Native Americans in fields along with the corn. Green beans have been grown in this country ever since. Green beans are a delicious side dish for any meal. They can be found [...]

Firecracker Beans and Ham

What You Need:
1 lb. dry pinquito beans
1 strip of bacon, chopped
1/2 C ham, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped fine
3/4 C of tomato puree
1/4 C chili sauce
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp salt
How to Make It:
Rinse the beans well, drain and place in a large pot.
Cover the beans with water and allow them to soak overnight.
Drain [...]