Category: Cooks

Easy Refried Beans with Pinto and Kidney Beans

Who says you have to keep on making your favorite dishes exactly the same way? Traditionally, refried beans are made from pinto beans. This version also incorporates red kidney beans for an interesting alternative for something just a little bit different. It’ll give your snacks and meals a different flavor, plus add a little bit of color.

This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknight meals or whenever you want a healthy, meatless side dish for your favorite Mexican or Tex-Mex entrees. Use it in some of my other upcoming recipes that are coming soon!

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4

Tip: For a more flavorful and authentic variation, substitute bacon grease for the olive oil in this recipe.

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2 Easy No Bake Tropical Fruit Pie Recipes

A tropical fruit pie may be just the thing you need to satisfy that craving for something sweet as you dream of warmer days and sitting along the beach or poolside. I have to admit that I would also love a little adult beverage with an umbrella in it while I having these dreams, but a good dessert would suffice. And can’t we say they are relatively healthy because you’re getting your vitamin C and all of those antioxidants in the pineapple?

What’s best about these tropical pie recipes is that they are super easy to make. They don’t require a lot of prep work. You just need to buy a graham cracker crust (unless you’re going to make your own). The ingredients are just stirred together and poured into the crust. No baking required! The beauty comes when you pull them out of the refrigerator, slice them up, and then garnish them. Continue reading “2 Easy No Bake Tropical Fruit Pie Recipes”

Homemade Salsa Verde Recipe

A fresh batch of salsa verde is the perfect accompaniment to all kinds of meals from breakfast to dinner, from eggs to enchiladas or chicken. Stir it into your soup or chili for a flavorful kick or serve it as a dipping sauce with tortilla chips. The possibilities are as limitless as your imagination and this salsa verde recipe is quick and easy to make. It’s done in well under an hour and this batch is enough for about four to six people. Double or triple as needed! You can also put the extra in the freezer for later, but I doubt you’ll have a lot of leftovers. Continue reading “Homemade Salsa Verde Recipe”

Spicy Popcorn Recipes for Popcorn Lovers Day

Popcorn and movies have gone together since the motion picture was first introduced. Most of us traditionally like to have the buttered variety. Some of us like to hit our sweet side with kettle corn. Why not tempt your savory side this Popcorn Lovers Day with a spicy popcorn recipe or two? Continue reading “Spicy Popcorn Recipes for Popcorn Lovers Day”

White Bean Dip and Homemade Pita Chips

White bean dip is one of my favorite dips out there. It makes for a great base to add a variety of flavors. It’s good with vegetables, tortilla chips, or even pita chips. Or you can have something with a bit more seasoning to complement its flavor. Try this white bean dip with homemade pita chips for your next snack or get-together. Continue reading “White Bean Dip and Homemade Pita Chips”

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