Beans / Legumes

How to Make Refried Beans In A Slow Cooker

by Tim Goodman May 5, 2012 Beans / Legumes
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When I was growing up, canned refried beans were one of the staples that I could always count on to be in the house. I could always count on my mother to break them out once a week or so to make tacos, burritos, or some other south of the border delicacy that my brother, [...]

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How to Make Hummus At Home

by Tim Goodman April 11, 2012 Beans / Legumes
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I’m going to be honest with you. The first time I tried hummus, I didn’t like it. It was runny and chalky and had a strange, oil-and-legumey flavor that was really offputting. After that first experience, I was sure that hummus was just one of those recipes that had no place in my kitchen, and [...]

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Slow Cooker Indian Split Pea Soup Recipe

by Tim Goodman March 21, 2012 Beans / Legumes
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I use my slow cooker more than almost any gadget in my kitchen, and this Indian split pea soup is one of the reasons why. I never appreciated split pea soup when I was growing up, but now that I’m older I find that I look forward to those cold nights when I get home [...]

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Easy Crispy Green Bean Fries Recipe

by Tim Goodman February 14, 2012 Beans / Legumes
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I came up with this recipe for crispy green bean fries when I was looking for a side dish for a steak dinner while I was actively avoiding potatoes and starches as much as possible. I noticed that green beans were a similar shape to french fries and decided to try tossing them in a [...]

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