Beans

Quick Pinto Bean Soup with Chorizo

28 comments January 6, 2010

I love cooking comforting food this time of the year. I know everyone has a different opinion of what comfort food is, but for me it is a large pot of soup with Colombian flavors simmering on the stove . I usually make my bean soup with dried beans, but this week I was craving [...]

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Beef Chili (Chili con Carne)

26 comments December 21, 2009

Who can resist a bowl of hot beef chili on a cold day? Chili con Carne anyone? This dish makes the perfect lunch or dinner on a cold winter day. Oh, I cannot wait to have another bowl! The best thing about chili is that it is as good the next day as the day [...]

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Red Bean Dip with Corn and Chipotle

26 comments November 4, 2009

This red bean dip recipe is very easy to prepare and has plenty of flavor. It also makes  a delicious sandwich spread. Try it!

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White Bean -Roasted Pepper Dip

18 comments October 25, 2009

I love beans! In Colombia we may eat beans two or three times a day. I never get tired of eating beans so I have a long list of bean recipes. This one is a delicious white bean –roasted pepper dip. It is great as a light and healthy snack with pita chips, as an [...]

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Beans and Beef Stew (Estofado de Frijoles y Carne)

21 comments October 19, 2009

This beans and beef stew is a warm and comforting meal and the perfect dish to eat on a cold day. Beans are a staple in Colombian cuisine and are usually cooked in a pressure cooker. I do own a pressure cooker, but I am a little intimidated by that thing. My mom bought it [...]

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Canary Bean Soup (Sopa de Frijoles Canarios)

18 comments September 28, 2009

I had a great time with my sister the past couple of weeks. She left yesterday and now I am getting back to my normal routine. She is a great sister and friend to me. I will miss her and look forward to seeing her again soon. My mother always made a bean soup in [...]

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Vegetarian Chili

22 comments September 12, 2009

My husband became a vegetarian over a year ago, so you could imagine what a change it was for me as well, as the cook in the family. I feel really proud of him because he appreciates good food and he very much enjoyed eating all types of meat dishes from a great hamburger, to [...]

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