Growing up, nobody like what our family called weiners and beaners more than my sister Jamie. Me? I was terrified of it when I was a kid. Seriously. It freaked me out. I realized I had gotten long past my legume terror when I started to crave her recipe that she makes in the crockpot. […]
Make Me Vegan: Black Bean Burrito Bowl
Product Review PC Blue Menu Frozen Black Beans
The Product Line “President’s Choice Blue Menu has launched its fall products which focus on giving you more: more protein, more fibre, more vegetables and more great taste. These products are the perfect staple to a back-to-school or back-to-work lunch to make sure everyone is energized and full throughout their busy and active day.” I know, […]
Roasted Red Pepper & White Bean Dip
This recipe falls under my Healthy Food That Doesn’t Suck category. Thanks to the roasted red peppers and goat cheese, there is a nice wallop of flavour added to what might have ended up being a boring bean dip. Thank you also to my Instant Pot for making cooking beans so much easier! I loathe canned […]
Navy Bean Soup with Chorizo and Kale
Soup season is officially here! It is dark, dreary and depressing in Vancouver right now and winter is approaching the rest of Canada. We have to gear up with healthier choices. As a result, I am starting a new series on my blog called Healthy Food That Doesn’t Suck. What makes this soup special is […]
