Rice 4 beans

A perfect compliment to most bean recipes. 1 strip bacon, cut into large slices 6 scallions, sliced 2 stalks celery, minced 1 orange or yellow bell pepper, minced 1 garlic clove, grated 1 bay leaf 1T thyme 2 whole dried chile de arbol 1c rice In a rice cooker or pot, render the bacon over…

Mom’s refried beans

Offered here in a scale-able format, this recipe makes the creamy, refried beans we all know and love served as a side at Mexican restaurants. I generally eschew posting simplistic recipes because I think that most people can figure them out for themselves. However, I have received so many compliments for my mom’s beans that…

Hearty marinated meal salad

Most Italian cold cuts would also compliment this salad nicely. 1C dried white beans 2 celery stalks chopped fine 4 green onions, sliced, whites and greens divided on 2 of the scallions 2 chili peppers, divided 1 garlic clove, grated 1T butter 1T dill, chopped fine 1t mint, chopped fine ½ a lime 1/2C mayo…