Refried Beans [RECIPE]

April 24, 2020 by Leave a comment

Refried beans

A big pot of refried beans are the perfect complement to any Mexican or Tex-Mex meal. Best of all, they’re easy to make! (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

Is it possible to serve Mexican food without a big pot of refried beans (aka frijoles)? Well, I guess it’s possible, but not recommended! Not only are they delicious, but they’re nutritious and a great source of fiber too. Plus, they just mix well with a side of Mexican Rice and the left overs are perfect stuffed inside a great big burrito. Best part is, they are easy to make and you can let them cook away while you get other things done. So stop buying that stuff in a can, and make up a batch today! Read more of this post

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Kitchen Sink Soup [RECIPE]

April 4, 2020 by Leave a comment

Kitchen Sink Soup

Looking for a great recipe to make during lockdown? Our Kitchen Sink Soup is just the ticket! (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

 

At times like these, there are going to be moments when you need to cook something but aren’t able to go to the store. That’s why I love this recipe for Kitchen Sink Soup, because you likely have everything already on hand, it’s hearty and delicious, and it cooks up fairly quickly. Plus it makes a good sized batch and the leftovers taste even better the next day.

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Eat More Legumes to Improve Your Health

January 22, 2017 by 1 Comment

Bean

You’re not eating nearly enough beans and other legumes. (Photo by Kevin O’Mara, Flickr)

Are you cranky, bloated, and just downright uncomfortable? Are you having trouble fitting into your favorite pair of jeans? If you answered yes to any of the above, then you probably aren’t consuming enough legumes in your diet. This results in fiber deficiency, weight gain and ultimately, constipation. Read more of this post

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What Is Epazote and How Do I Use It?

December 6, 2016 by 5 Comments

Epazote

Epazote is a herb traditionally used in Mexican cuisine. (Photo by Suzie’s Farm, Flickr)

Epazote is a herb commonly found in Mexican cuisine (pronounced eh-puh-ZOE-tay). It is also known as hedge mustard, Jerusalem parsley, Mexican tea, pazote, pigweed, West Indian goosefoot, and wormseed. Typically you will find this ingredient for sale with other dried herbs in Mexican tiendas, Latin grocery stores, supermarkets that cater to an Hispanic clientele, and online, although occasionally you may find it fresh at a farmer’s market in a bunch, similar to how items like cilantro are sold.  Read more of this post

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Pinto Beans with Chile

September 14, 2015 by Leave a comment

 

Pinto Beans with Chile

Pinto Beans with Chile (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

 There is simply something satisfying about a slow cooked pot of lentils, and this recipe serves up flavor in spades. We learned the basic recipe for these when we took a cooking class in New Mexico years ago, but we’ve riffed on the dish a bit since then until we think we got it just right. Read more of this post

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