Tag: Beans

Bourbon Baked Beans in Casserole with serving spoon

Bourbon Baked Beans with Bacon

Dijon mustard, dark brown sugar and a splash of bourbon give these baked beans a spicy sweet edge.  Baked for a long while, until good and thick, they are the perfect complement for a traditional backyard barbecue.

Cowboy Caviar on a bed of angel hair cole slaw served on a square plate

Cowboy Caviar

Hi there! It’s been a long time, hasn’t it? There are probably at least a million reasons. For my part the last few years have involved distracting challenges with moving, health, business, politics, organization, technology, photography and Apple products, just to name a few…. but that’s not really what I […]

Black Eyed Pea Croquette

Black-Eyed Pea Croquettes with Avocado Corn Salsa

After a season of feasting on rich foods and nibbling on elaborate cookies I’m ready to get back to basics. In my kitchen that often begins with the tradition of cooking black-eyed peas and greens to inspire luck in the coming year. The origins of this southern tradition are debatable […]

A bowl of Navy Bean Soup served in Mom's Courier and Ives Ironstone bowl.

Navy Bean Soup

One of Aunt Betty’s signature dishes was Navy Bean Soup. This hearty soup is simple to make and quite practical. Inexpensive but tasty, it can be made ahead and left to simmer as guest arrive or family gathers. That gave my aunt ample opportunity to make everyone feel welcome as she exercised her gift of hospitality.

Roasted Cauliflower with Shallots, Greens and Dukkah

Roasted Cauliflower Medley with Dukkah

Oven roasting is one of my favorite ways to cook vegetables, especially cauliflower.  Oven roasting seems to release flavor elements that remain hidden when vegetables are cooked on the stove top or in the microwave.  Cauliflower browns and is infused with a nutty sweetness and depth making it, perhaps, my favorite roasted vegetable.  Onions and shallots […]

A bowl of Simple White Beans over a rice pilaf with sriracha and Parmesan.

Simple White Beans

This year the reality of my life has been unusually in tune with the season. On Ash Wednesday I had surgery to reassemble a broken wrist. While the healing has been remarkable it is a process that takes time.

Squash and Hominy Stew in a Turban Squash Bowl

Squash and Hominy Stew is a delicious addition to any autumn weekend. This easy-to-make main dish is both hearty and attractive, especially when served in a pretty Squash Bowl. It is also open to interpretation. I’ve made this stew several times since then.  It really is delicious and easy to put together especially if you have leftover squash on hand.  Try my version or Alanna’s, or change it up to make it your own.

Red Beans, seasoned with cinnamon, bay leaves and ham, is served over rice in a shallow white bowl.

Red Beans and Rice

When I am looking for something simple and practical to prepare for a potluck or a snug weekend at home, I often think of this recipe. Red Beans and Rice works well as a side dish to share with friends. It also makes a great main course for a cozy dinner at home.

A bowl filled with dried red beans sits on a mossy rock in front of an evergreen tree as a visual reminder of Eating Our Words.

Eating Our Words – How Will Yours Taste?

If we had to eat our words, how would they taste? Would they be as sweet as raisins? Or would they taste hard and bitter like dry beans? With persistent mindfulness, habits can be formed or changed in the course of a season. This fast seeks to transform faults of the tongue into fruitful words that will encourage and nourish those around us.

Kentucky Chili, or Bluegrass Chili, served in a shallow white bowl.

Kentucky Chili

This vintage recipe for Homemade Chili comes from a local Homemaker’s Association Cookbook. Kentucky Chili or Bluegrass Chili might be a better name as this type of chili seems to be unique to the region. It is a brothy chili that stretches a pound of hamburger to feed a crowd. Spaghetti, added shortly before serving, completes this family favorite.

a broken Pork and Beans Muffin with bacon

Pork and Beans Bread

One of Aunt Hen’s favorite recipes to share, Pork and Bean Bread is a tasty and interesting addition to a Barbecue or other summer gathering. I enjoyed the batch where I added some chocolate chips. To each their own…