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Recipe Round-Up: Our Top Ten 2021 Favorites

Julie Koppman — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:35:33 +0000

As we close out 2021, we’ve gathered together this year’s top ten bean recipes that you and your family will love. From easy weeknight Instant Pot dishes and Dutch oven winners to dips, snacks, and sides, this collection of flavorful, popular favorites is sure to please. Be sure to bookmark or pin them for easy future reference!

Lima Beans with Shrimp & Andouille

Three southern staples star in this often-asked-for, easy-to-make dish. Cooked low and slow on the stovetop, it’ll make the whole house smell amazing.

Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Ham Hock and Sausage

An easy Instant Pot recipe perfect for a hectic Monday, this dish offers up delicious red beans in about an hour.

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Red Beans

Like to throw everything in the slow cooker and let it do its magic? Next time you need to feed a crowd, this vegetarian recipe’s for you.

Bourbon-Bacon Field Peas with Collards

Creamy and decadent, these field peas cooked with bourbon and bacon are excellent alongside your favorite fried chicken.

Instant Pot Lima Beans & Greens Soup

Versatile and customizable, this homey beans & greens soup will make you feel all warm and cozy.

Slow Cooker Cheesy Refried Bean Dip

A gameday essential, this refried bean dip delivers a win every time.

Pinto Beans & Ham Hocks

A cookbook favorite from our friend Chef Jennifer Hill Booker, this recipe guarantees a thick, rich pot of pintos.

Slow Cooker White Bean & Chicken Chili

An extra step in this slow cooker recipe makes all the creamy difference. Try it, and you’ll agree.

Jalapeño Pepper Jelly Baked Beans

Mmm. Bacon, barbecue sauce, and a whole jar jalapeño pepper jelly make this one of the most flavorful baked bean dishes we’ve ever tasted.

Cowboy Caviar with Blackeye Peas

A perfect side dish or party dip, Cowboy Caviar is beloved by all.

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No-Brainers: Busy Weeknight Favorites

Julie Koppman — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:48:49 +0000

When the kids to go back to school, and life gets more hectic, dinner is sometimes the last thing on your to-do list. With that in mind, you’ll want to add these quick and easy recipes to your regular rotation, so that on busy weeknights, there’s one less thing to think about. Even better, you’ll have great leftovers for lunches, too! All of these delicious meals come together easily in the Instant Pot or slow cooker and are the kind of “ask-for-seconds” favorites your family will love.

Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Ham Hock and Sausage

A new Instant Pot recipe from our friends at Taste of the South, this hearty Monday meal made with smoked ham hocks and sausage is sure to start the week off right.

Southern-Style Vegetarian Blackeye Peas

These vegetarian Blackeye Peas are simple to make in the Instant Pot but full of complex flavor! Serve with collard greens, and you’ve got a great meal that’ll please even the pickiest one in your bunch.

Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

A slow cooker chili that does all the work for you, this dish offers up lots of healthy plant-based protein with very little effort.

Senate Bean Soup

When there’s a chill in the air, and it’s starting to feels like fall, pull out the pressure cooker and whip up this easy soup made with Lady Cream Peas and ham hocks. Mmm. (Feel free to sub Navy beans, if you prefer.)

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Recipe Round-Up: Our Top 10 Vegetarian Recipes

Julie Koppman — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:44:31 +0000

Whether you’re vegan or vegetarian, or simply interested in adding more meatless bean recipes to your regular rotation, you’ll want to stash these delicious dishes in your back pocket. From versatile basics and hearty soups to bean salads, dips, and a red beans & rice favorite — these recipes offer up a lot of flavorful bean goodness without the meat.

Instant Pot White Beans

This foolproof Instant Pot recipe is perfect for flavorful beans that can be enjoyed as is, or used in dishes like White Bean Hummus, White Bean Pesto Pasta, and White Bean Veggie Burgers.

Cajun Caviar

Serve with chips as a dip, over greens as a salad, or wrapped up in a tortilla for quick lunch. Works well with any combo of Camellia Brand beans and peas you like.

White Bean & Spinach Soup

Fresh sprigs of thyme and rosemary make this soup fragrant, while wilted leafy greens add a pop of color. Warm and satisfying!

Hummus

A classic recipe for traditional hummus, made with fresh lemon juice and tahini. Because homemade is always better than store-bought, and saves money, too.

Vegetarian Louisiana-Style Red Beans & Rice

Liquid smoke adds wonderful savory flavor to meatless red beans & rice. Remember, a little goes a long way!

Blackeye Pea Salad

A delicious recipe from our friend, Chef Jennifer Hill Booker, this dish comes to life with a tangy apple cider vinaigrette and red pepper flakes.

Beans & Greens Soup

We say any beans & greens mixture is a match made in heaven, and this soup is no exception. This brilliant “master” recipe is meant to be personalized to your tastes.

Instant Pot Black Beans

This versatile recipe makes flavorful beans that can be served over rice with your favorite toppings — or used in other vegetarian dishes like Black Bean Quinoa Salad, Black Bean Hummus, and Black Bean Burgers.

Vegetarian Pinto Bean Chili

One of the easiest chili recipes around, this one comes together quickly and will stick to your ribs.

Flourless Black Bean Brownies

A vegetarian treat that’s rich, fudgy, and yep, features black beans.

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Countdown: Top 10 Recipes of 2020

Julie Koppman — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 17:29:39 +0000

We’ve done an awful lot of cooking this year, and these ten easy and delicious recipes are the favorites we keep coming back to — again and again. Whether you and your family love Red Beans, Large Limas, Blackeye Peas, Great Northerns, Pintos or Field Peas, we’ve got a recipe (or two) you’ll want to add to your regular rotation. And, because we can all appreciate a few dishes that practically cook themselves, you’ll also find a sprinkling of Instant Pot & slow cooker recipes.

Football-Watching Favorites: Score Some

Julie Koppman — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 14:34:09 +0000

Football-watching is the perfect excuse to get together with family and friends and dig into delicious eats that make spectating more fun. From popular preseason openers like Loaded Nachos, Cajun Caviar, and Slow Cooker Cheesy Refried Bean Dip, to main event dishes like Cajun Jambalaya and Slow Cooker Red Beans & Rice, these easy-to-make and easy-to-serve favorites will have fans cheering for more!