When I was a child, one of my favorite canned soups was Bean With Bacon, and I have been craving that taste again. So I decided to recreate that soup from scratch. I found a recipe online on a blog called Taste & Tell. That recipe sounded very promising, so I used it as a […]
Meemaw’s Refried Beans – Two Thumbs Up From A Picky Eater!
Refried beans and quesadillas came to mind for a quick dinner on our recent road trip to Indy. But when I announced the menu I was planning, our smallest grandson informed me in no uncertain terms that he does NOT like refried beans! I took that as a challenge. (And you know this old Meemaw LOVES […]
Homemade Mexican Black Beans…Worth The Effort!
When I got out of bed this morning I had no idea I would be writing about…BEANS! But I’m having big time computer issues so I have reached into my bag of past blog posts for today. And since February 22 is National Margarita Day…You can get the BEST recipe for THOSE right HERE. And what […]
Smoked Ham And Bean Soup…It’ll Stick To Your Ribs!
If you’re looking for a hearty soup that will “stick to your ribs”…this Smoked Ham and Bean Soup is the perfect choice. It’s always a hit as the weather gets colder. (And God knows the weather in The Heartland is certainly cold enough right now!) The first time I ever tasted this awesome soup, […]
Bacon Baked Beans
If you’d like to know how to make a great pot of baked beans…Start with a pound of thick-cut BACON… Cook it up until it’s really crispy, and remove it from the pan. But leave ALL of that awesome bacon fat in the kettle! Trust me…it’s a GOOD thing! Then saute a […]