Tag: beans

Grandpa’s Bean Soup

Grandpa’s Bean Soup

My Grandpa made the best Navy bean soup. I always thought it was because he served in the Navy during the Korean War. I imagined him on the ship, peeling potatoes, working in the kitchen. Most of my memories of Grandpa are in his basement 

Classic Green Bean Casserole

Classic Green Bean Casserole

It’s not Thanksgiving without Green Bean Casserole. I used to hate this stuff as a kid. I just couldn’t stomach it. But when it was my turn to learn Thanksgiving, I had to figure out why it was disgusting. It didn’t take long to figure 

Red Bean Minestrone Soup

Red Bean Minestrone Soup

Delicious and widely varied versions of minestrone soup make great comfort food meals. This recipe is based on a recipe suggestion from Sendik’s real food magazine. My brother has struggled with Crohn’s disease for years and has been extremely careful about what he eats, and 

Best-Ever Crockpot Chili

Best-Ever Crockpot Chili

My favorite chili is Wendy’s. Always has been. My chili usually comes out a bit thicker than Wendy’s, though I suppose if you take your Wendy’s chili and cook it a bit longer, it will thicken up. Culver’s chili is comparable, but I think it 

Southwest Veggie Wraps

Southwest Veggie Wraps

This easy southwest veggie wrap makes a healthy choice for lunch. Low-calorie, and heart healthy, your doctor will approve as much as your taste buds! Black beans are packed with fiber, protein, magnesium and iron, and this recipe has just a pinch of spice that’s 

BBQ Baked Beans

BBQ Baked Beans

These BBQ Baked Beans are an easy one-pot meal for cookouts, camping or just on a cloudy day. Almost all of the ingredients are usually in the fridge or pantry, so it makes a quick side dish that you can easily omit or replace missing