Beans

Huevos Rancheros (Rancheros Eggs)

10 comments July 7, 2011

Have you ever tried Huevos Rancheros? I realize that they are only eggs, but wow are these eggs good! This was one of the most satisfying breakfasts that I’ve made in a long time. Rich, spicy, beautiful colors, absolutely delicious. Thanks to Mexico for all the wonderful food! I enjoyed this dish very much. The [...]

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Meatless Enchiladas

5 comments June 30, 2011

I needed to use up a few ingredients that I had on hand before going shopping again. So, I ended up throwing together what might become a new favorite meal of mine. A delicious meatless enchilada! Serve it with a green salad on the side and enjoy!

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Best Meatless Chili

14 comments May 30, 2011

In this simple meatless chili recipe, I have combined different kinds of beans with onions, garlic, dried chili, tomatoes, corn, tomato paste, cumin, red and green peppers, with vegetable stock. This is all simmered until the vegetables are tender. The addition of the cream cheese, flavored with cumin, and the fresh cilantro on top are [...]

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Frijoles Blancos con Cerdo (White Beans with Pork)

11 comments May 28, 2011

Though I’ve been complaining about the cold and rain this spring, I have to admit, sometimes I am kind of thrilled to still be able to wear my jackets and boots and cook my delicious and comforting Colombian food. These little things help me to enjoy this unexpected and nasty weather that we’ve been having [...]

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Frijoles Verdes con Torticas de Choclo (Bean Soup with Corn Fritters)

10 comments March 26, 2011

A couple of weeks ago I made one of my favorite Colombian soups from the Antioquia department of the country. A rich canary bean and pork soup topped with fried corn fritters. I like to serve it with white rice and avocado on the side. If you’ve been visiting my site for a while, you [...]

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Red Bean Soup with Beef and Pumpkin

11 comments November 11, 2010

One of the things I love most about Colombia is its many geographical, topographical, and climatic variations. Naturally, there are going to be variations in what people eat throughout the country as well, but beans are a country wide staple. If you had to choose one food that you would miss the most if it [...]

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Black Bean Patties

20 comments July 26, 2010

I love all sorts of bean dishes. They are my favorite food on earth and as a result, I have countless bean recipes. I’ve never eaten bean patties before though, so a couple of weeks ago I made Black Bean patties for dinner and they were delicious, nutritious and versatile! We all loved these patties. [...]

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