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 …