Category Archives: Beans & Rice

all things leguminous.

Arroz, Spanish Rice that isn’t so Spanish

I grew up calling Arroz Spanish Rice. This followed me into adulthood, and up into my 30′s. I found out not to long ago, that what I learned to call Spanish Rice isn’t so Spanish. It really doesn’t have anything … Continue reading

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Move over Pinto, here comes the Black Bean

In traditional Southwestern cooking, the pinto bean is king. Pintos are in everything. Traditionally, they are the bean that makes up Refried Beans. But pinto beans are starchy, they have a high fat content. And when you add something like … Continue reading

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Variations on Rice Recipes

Rice isĀ  a versatile grain, and takes flavors well. This recipe is limitless in adding flavors that you like, as shown in the variation recipes. Experiment and see what you come up with. Let me know what works, and what … Continue reading

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A Recipe a Day: Sonoran Quinoa Cakes

I’ve been on a culinary quest to make good food even better. Of course starting out with quality ingredients is a key element in cooking. But what can make your food even better then what it is? Technique. In this … Continue reading

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Fava Bean Cassoulet

Recently I fell in love with the Fava Bean. Fava beans are very high in protein and are the national dish of Egypt. Cassoulets are beans that are slow cooked with meats and vegetables to produce a rich broth and … Continue reading

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