I love pinto beans, add cornbread and you have a meal. Sometimes you need it FAST

  Autumn, Bean, Mex-Tex, Pantry, Simmer, Winter

As I start my series of posts about stocking a pantry, I decided to start small and easy. One half of the classic complete protein “Rice and Beans”, is the  …

  Basics, Bean, General, Pantry, Preservation

As the global meltdown continues, I find myself considering meals based on long storage duration dry goods. Legumes, beans and the like. Between my pantry, and my spice rack, the  …

  Bean, Cajun, Creole, Cultural-Misappropriation, InstaPot, ReBoot

A reboot from 2007, updated to use the instapot. As I spoke in my reboot of corn bread, Pinto Beans a a perfect accompaniment.   But is it Pinto Beans,  …

  Basics, Bean, Follow On, ReBoot

Making a hash of it, Corned Beef Hash.

  British, Cast Iron, Fried, Global, Irish, Pub Food, Quick

Picadillo is classic Latin food, made from minced beef and a flavorful combination of olives, capers, apples, and raisins.

  Caribbean, Cast Iron, Cultural-Misappropriation, Latin, Pacific Island, Simmer, Stew

Korean style tacos, juicy, tender beef and a spicy gochujang sauce; perfect for a quick dinner or a taco party

  American, Asian, Cultural-Misappropriation, Mex-Tex

Simple, easy and ready in a jiffy

  Cultural-Misappropriation, Pub Food, Quick, Stir-Fry

A simple meal of Black-eyed peas, Collards, Cornbread, and Baked Ham.

  American, Bean, Follow On, Southern

Plump, sweet shrimp swimming in a garlicky cream sauce, glorious comfort food for a snowy day

  Italian, Sauce, Sautee, Seafood, Winter

A legendary dish from the Southwest, spicy, salty and cheesy fabulous

  American, Baked, Pub Food

A versatile Lao stew, spicy, hearty, and filling.

  Asian, Autumn, Cast Iron, Stew, Thai, Winter

Simple, Quick, Tasty, and filling. Plus Cleans out the fridge

  American, Autumn, Cast Iron, Cook For One, Follow On, Quick, Winter

Spicy, sweet and sour style stir fry, filled with veggies in a pineapple sweet/sour/hot sauce.

  American, Asian, Cultural-Misappropriation, Indo-Chinese, Quick

Chili Sin Carn – Mild or WILD, this vegetable chili will keep you warm

  American, Cast Iron, Mex-Tex, Pub Food, Stew, Vegan, Vegetarian