Kid friendly beans & lentils recipes

Homemade Refried Beans

I'm ashamed to say that though I LOVE refried beans, this is the first time I've ever made them myself. It's just so easy to buy them in a can, or…

Green Lentil "Moong" Curry

I've made this with green lentils and also with a mix of brown and yellow lentils. It doesn't really matter. They all taste awesome! Healthy and…

Texas Chuck Wagon Pinto Beans

This dish is all about FLAVOR. San Antonio and Ft. Worth are my two favorite places to be when in Texas. This recipe was inspired by some dining…

Crumbled Tempeh

Ok, for anyone familiar with tempeh this is a super basic recipe. But if you haven't cooked it before, and want a simple, delicious, and flexible…

Caramelized Onions and Pecan Green Beans

Sweet and Nutty Green Beans that everyone loves!

Wow Factor! Stovetop Baked Beans

These baked beans are sure to cause conversation at your table! Enjoy with Lots of Love, Catherine xo

Boston Baked beans

A dish that can be used for summer or winter gatherings. You adjust to your own taste buds

Cowgirl's Cowboy Caviar

Packed with zing and superfood ingredients, this take on Cowboy Caviar is sure to please. Super fresh ingredients send this recipe from a trot to…

Beans with Burnt Ends

Burnt ends are the blackened parts of a brisket that has been smoked. Some people like to cut the ends off, pour on bbq sauce, and cook them another…

Root Beer Baked Beans with bacon

From "Cuisine At Home Magazine" With smoky bacon, sweet root beer, and a buttery bread crumb topping,…

Aunt Helen's EZ Baked Bean

Aunt Helen gave this recipe to my mother who modified it slightly. My mother gave it to my sister who modified it slightly. My sister gave it to…

Green Bean Casserole

In my family there is always a competition that revolves around the famous Green Bean Casserole. We are a fairly competitive family and this is what…

Succotash with Fresh Herbs & Smoked Meat

To a great extent, succotash was another of the many gifts to the table from Native Americans. Corn, beans and…

Zucchini Split Pea Soup

Fresh Pintos

My grandmother Manuela taught me how to make these. She used to serve them in her restaurant in Mexico. A simple recipe which can be served as a…