This easy Beans and Rice Soup is on repeat for me lately! It's such a simple recipe, but when you build it from scratch it is tremendously satisfying. It's also quite versatile so feel free to plop some other veggies in there if you want 🙂 How To Make Mexican Beans and Rice Soup The...
Easy Mexican Recipes Using Beans
Beans are one of the most versatile Mexican ingredients but don't limit them to the side dish realm! You can easily turn them into a full meal if you want to. Keep an eye out for the Molletes and the all-important How To Make Refried Beans.
Charro Bean Tostadas
These Charro Bean Tostadas have been my lunch for the past four days. And I'm still not tired of them 🙂 Keep some Charro Beans in the fridge and meals like this will come together in a matter of minutes. And they taste better than all the takeout options near me. And they are significantly...
What Can I Make With a Can of Beans? 12 Mexican Recipes
Keep a few cans of beans in the pantry and you'll always have easy access to these 12 Mexican recipes. And you're not allowed to have any guilt for using canned beans! When you're loading up your beans with this much flavor then it doesn't matter if you're starting with canned or home-cooked beans. I...
Quick Bean Dip For Dinner
Save this Bean Dip recipe for those hangry weeknights when nothing sounds good. It's easy, satisfying, and dee-licious -- the perfect way to to spice up your kitchen routine when it needs it most! And did I mention it's cheap? Dinner this good for a couple bucks is a real treat. How To Make Quick...
Bean Tostadas with Avocado, Queso Fresco, and Homemade Salsa
What a treat to be able to whip up some Bean Tostadas for a quick, satisfying dinner! I ate six of these for dinner a few nights ago. Yes, six 🙂 And it was one of the best meals I've had in awhile. I hope you decide to try out a version of these in...
Improvised Pot Beans -- Frijoles de Olla
I used to be so strict when making pot beans at home, but not so much any more! Now I just improvise and make them whenever I run out. That means the ingredient list will vary, but the result seems to be surprisingly consistent, so I hope this post inspires you to make a batch...
Easy Black Bean and Rice Enchiladas
Need a quick meal for rushed weeknights? These Black Bean and Rice Enchiladas want to apply for the job! They are easy to make, super satisfying, and more than willing to accommodate what you've got on hand in the kitchen. Sound too good to be true? How To Make Black Bean Enchiladas...
15 Easy Recipes You Can Make With Beans
I got awesomely bombed with emails after posting last week's Chile Verde Rice and Beans. I didn't know there were so many bean lovers out there and it's good to hear from you! So I put together this list of all-star Bean recipes that appear most often in my kitchen. Mexican cuisine provides ample opportunity...
Chile Verde Rice and Beans
Keep some Chile Verde in the fridge and you can whip up these Rice and Bean bowls in a matter of minutes. Sure, you can customize them to your liking, but for quick meals I recommend keeping it simple. The Chile Verde sauce is exploding with flavor and it's willing to do all the heavy...
Chili con Carne
Hello Chili con Carne! Did you grow up with Chili on the weekly meal rotation? I certainly did and I was never a huge fan of the dish until I tried it with dried chiles as the foundation. Using dried chiles will give you a massive upgrade in flavor and will most likely put this...