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Friday, January 18. 2013

Mommys of America Cheap 'n Easy winter suppers #17: More Bean dishes

Black Bean Soup. Good stuff. I like it with a big spoonful of mashed potatoes in the middle of the bowl. Don't be afraid to use instant mashed taters for it: it's cheap and easy, consistent with our theme.


Red Beans and Rice. It doesn't really need the ham hocks as long as you use some bacon. I lived on this when I was in college. I miss it. Need to make some.


Each of these dishes is not harmed by some hot sauce or hot pepper flakes.

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Enjoying these posts.

Very similar to the RBR recipe I use. Need a liberal tablespoon of Worchester. I add 11 cups of water and simmer abut 6 hours until the beans break down to creaminess.

When available, I throw in the bone and meat remnants from the holiday spiral sliced ham for extra goodness.
#1 Jim on 2013-01-18 20:29 (Reply)
This is another great one - remember this in late summer when gardens and markets are full of (over)ripe tomatoes.

http://www.rd.com/food/recipes-cooking/healthy-roasted-tomato-and-black-bean-soup-recipe/
#2 Ben David on 2013-01-19 11:51 (Reply)
Bean snack: Seventh-Day Adventists are going a little wobbly on nutrition, but it's to everyone's advantage. Many are vegetarians, and feature beans prominently. But all parents get worn down trying to keep the kids on board with good eating, so they have come up with fun stuff.

Black beans over Fritos in a bowl. Adjustments are endless, and you will love this. I go to the salsa or tomato variations, but friends have had good fun with lime, cilantro, soft cheeses, sour cream.
#3 Assistant VIllage Idiot (Link) on 2013-01-20 00:55 (Reply)

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