Corn Salad… or as I like to call it Cornfetti Salad is one of the most festive salads you can make. Corn Salad 1 15-ounce can black beans 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ears of fresh sweet yellow corn off the cob (or 2 pounds of frozen) 1/2 orange bell pepper, diced […]
French-Cut Green Beans – a side dish worthy of a pretty plate… even though the plate won’t be needed for long. Here’s how you can make your own French-cut green beans at home. French-Cut Green Beans Makes 4-6 servings. 1 pound fresh green beans 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 – 8 oz diced pancetta […]
These homemade refried beans are so delicious and oh-so-satisfying to make. They’re perfect for taco night or as a dip to go with nachos. How to Make Refried Beans Make sure to purchase fresh dried beans. Sadly, old beans will never get soft no matter how long you cook them. Don’t ask me how I […]
Black Bean Salad. If I were voted president, the world would be less consumed with guarding wetlands and more focused on saving cilantro fields for I have never met a cilantro dish I have not loved. Of course, if I were voted into office, Nutella crepes would be on the food pyramid, every ladies’ restroom […]
Picnics mean Sweet & Spicy Baked Beans. These beans bring sweet and spicy together in a pleasing simmer for summer. Sweet & Spicy Baked Beans 1 pound kidney beans (can also use black beans, red beans, etc. if you’d like a variety) 1/2 pound bacon, diced 32 ounces vegetable, beef, or chicken broth 1 Walla […]
