Category Archives: Beans
Colorful Grilled Corn Salad
Welcome to August! Wow, where on earth is the summer going? We’ve been having a fantastic summer so far, I just can’t believe how quickly it is flying by. We will need to do some back-to-school shopping soon, I guess. I love buying the new markers, pencils and supplies for the kids, but this year, I’m just not ready to think about sending them back yet. July went by so quickly though, that if I blink twice, August may be past too. We have actually been having a beautiful, hot summer this year. Some years, we have a very cool … Continue reading
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Gluten Free Falafels
Something you may not know about me (or maybe just forgot, haha). I have the WORST memory. I can’t remember movies we’ve seen, places we’ve been, people we’ve met, or places we’ve been. It’s rough. I really feel sorry for my husband. He’ll try to talk about something from our dating days, and I can’t remember it. Seriously, unless it involves something bad (weird how that happens, huh?), my memory just can not hold all that information. If there is no photographic evidence, it pretty much didn’t happen in my mind. I do remember when he lived on his own … Continue reading
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Refried Beans
I love foods with a Mexican flare. I like the cheeses, the spices, it’s all good. And like most things, homemade refried beans taste better than those that you can get in a can. Those in a can, they do when you need to add them to a casserole, or something like that. but, I wouldn’t want to eat them alone, with chips. THESE beans, however, topped with a little cheese (melted, maybe?), and you’re ready to dig in with your tortilla chips. Be warned, they do take a while to make, but they can be made either on the … Continue reading
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Moroccan Chicken and Lentils
We’ve always been a “meat and potatoes” kind of family. But, with there being so many great things available (rice dishes, quinoa, beans, lentils, etc), we’ve decided to expand our palates a little. I’ve been wanting to try lentils for a while now, and although this wasn’t the kids favorite dish, we did all enjoy it. The combination of seasonings was really enjoyable, and it was a nice change.
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Quinoa and Black Beans
We had this for supper last night, together with Salsa Chicken and let me tell you, I’m really looking forward to having the leftovers for lunch. Before this past summer, I’d never had quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is like a gluten-free super food. It is loaded with protein and other vitamins & minerals. It cooks up really quickly, and depending on the seasonings used, can be mild, spicy, sweet or savoury. My husband and I enjoy it as a side dish, and the kids are getting used to it (they seem to be potato & noodle lovers, rice and quinoa are … Continue reading
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Baked Beans
I was looking for a side dish the other day, that I could make relatively quickly, but tasted great. This one was definitely the right thing! I’ve never tried making a baked bean dish that was canned beans “kicked up” a notch, but I know I will be doing it again. I used Bush Beans, which, if you check their FAQ page, you will see are gluten free, dairy & casein free. (Some of their beans are not gluten-free, be sure to read all the labels!)
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Cooking With Kids – Mexi-Bean Dip
Wow, this last week has been a busy one! We never even got around to doing our Cooking with Kids in time for Monday this past week. Sorry about that! Abby was thrilled when we did take the time to do it though. She starts school next week; she will be in grade 1 this year. I asked her if she still wanted to try to fit Cooking with Kids in during the week, and she said “YES!”. Her and her brother have both really enjoyed doing their cooking this past summer, and they both want to continue even though … Continue reading
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The Best Baked Beans Ever
This recipe was submitted by my Mom, Susan. I know this is a dish that my Dad really enjoys, and I hope that you will too!
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