Fresh beans are infinitely better than the canned version. The addition of bacon makes this side dish out of this world (bacon has a way of doing that . . . )
Calico Bean Bake
November 29, 2010 By 5 Comments
This is an old favorite recipe from my Pampered Chef days, which I had forgotten about. It’s a real crowd-pleaser.
Four Bean Salad
August 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This recipe from Simply in Season is perfect to throw together for a potluck or cookout.
Thai Green Beans
August 2, 2010 By 9 Comments
This recipe from Simply in Season makes a great side dish – or add chicken or tofu and serve over rice for a main dish.
Green Bean Sides
July 27, 2010 By 3 Comments
Simply in Season offers 5 simple green bean sides. Who says they’re only good drowned in butter?
Nova Scotia Hodgepodge
July 8, 2010 By 5 Comments
OK, seriously? I have eaten more soup since starting this project than I think I ever have in my entire lifetime. Did you know there are 40 soups and stews in Simply in Season. I’ve made 32. That means I have 8 more to go. With the weather in the upper 90s (that’s 35 celcius [...]
Fit Jerk Friday: The Information Diet
January 29, 2010 By 3 Comments
Happy Friday everyone! First, a little shameless self-promotion. I’m down 7.5 pounds in 2 1/2 weeks! I’m shocked, as I have never been able to lose weight while working out at the same time. A lot of it has to do with FJ’s advice and encouragement, but a lot of it also has to do [...]
Vegetarian Groundnut Stew
December 8, 2009 By 2 Comments
The introduction to this recipe from Simply in Season states that it’s “inspired by peanut stews served in West Africa.” Indeed, I have been to West and East Africa, and in both areas of the continent I’ve been inspired by their use of peanuts (called groundnuts) in savory dishes. One recipe that I really wish [...]
Pickled Green Beans / Dilly Beans / Canning 101
August 27, 2009 By 3 Comments
