Critter Chronicles
Beans
Recipe: Spiced Quinoa and Black Beans
Last week threw me off. Despite having all these grand intentions of following my meal plan to a ‘T’ Anthony requested a Chinese feast to celebrate the lunar New Year, and then we all got a little down and out with various ailments. I treated myself to some extra time on the computer and ran … Continue reading
Recipe: Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
You might not think the combination of black beans and sweet potatoes would go well together, especially when taking the place of ground beef in a taco situation. That’s what I thought, too. But I was mistaken. These vegetarian tacos were surprisingly yummy, and very filling. Awhile I back decided that Ras El Hanout (recipe … Continue reading
Recipe: Make-Ahead Freezer Chicken Burritos
Once upon a time (it may have been even as recent as a year or so ago) Tony and I used to buy those $0.50 burritos to stick in the freezer for when we were hungry or wanted a quick dinner. It’s been awhile since I’ve let us venture into the frozen food aisle of … Continue reading
Recipe: Cooking and Freezing Dried Beans
Remember when I told you that I’d given up on trying to work with dried beans because I couldn’t get them to cook well enough at this altitude? Well, I figured it out! (I use an exclamation mark here because this is exciting news. To me, but I don’t blame you if you’re not as … Continue reading
Recipe: Seven Layer Taco Dip
>I’ve had this recipe for seven layer taco dip printed out and waiting to be used for several years now. I’ve eaten this dip at other parties and really liked it, but never pulled it out on my own. I’m not quite sure why. I made this dip this past weekend for Bug’s birthday BBQ, … Continue reading
Recipe: Homemade Refried Beans
>Today I was entering a bunch of recipes to post here, and I went looking for my recipe for homemade refried beans. I searched and searched, and then realized that I had never actually put this recipe up. I’m not sure why, given that I use refried beans in quite a few of the meals … Continue reading
Recipe: Vegetarian Taco Salad
>In an effort to start incorporating more vegetarian meals into my family’s diet, I’ve been taking meals that I’ve traditionally made with meat and have been substituting beans in its place. This vegetarian taco salad is one of those meals. Taco salad is a great all-in-one meal. It’s got fresh vegetables, protein, and dairy all … Continue reading
Recipe: Bean and Cheese "Enchiladas"
>My family really enjoys eating chicken enchiladas, but I’ve been trying to incorporate more vegetarian meals into our diet. This version of bean and cheese enchiladas is a great vegetarian alternative for a tasty and healthy version of this meal. *Note: I originally posted this recipe back in March, but I made a new batch … Continue reading
Recipe: Hearty Tuscan Bean Stew
>I found this recipe on Cooks Illustrated website, and made it for a party I hosted recently. I think parties in 75 degree weather may not be the best time to serve a thick and hearty soup like this, but reheated a couple days later, my entire family ate it up. This soup is filled … Continue reading
