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Crock pot lentil soup

Crock pot lentil soup by Carolinaheartstrings

I love lentil soup and I must not be alone in that love because when I used to buy canned soup I loved a particular brand’s lentil soup and it was always missing from the shelf. I cannot believe it took me so long to make this because it was so easy and so delicious. Even The Husband liked it and I never thought I would get him to…

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Black Bean Burger

Black Bean Burger by Carolinaheartstrings

In an effort to eat healthier in the New Year, I decided to try my hand at making a black bean burger. Not too bad. I liked it a lot and this particular recipe can be spiced up or down depending on your own individual taste. I used ingredients and spices that I had in my pantry so this recipe can just be a starting point idea for…

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Chorizo Sausage and Beans

Chorizo Sausage and Beans by Carolinaheartstrings

Nothing says “cold weather classic” to me like one of my childhood favorites, beanies and weenies. At my house that is what we called pork and beans with hot dogs cut up and mixed together and baked in the oven. I loved it! My mother always made a pan of corn bread to go with it and I remember eating it when the weather was cold…

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Black Bean Soup

Black Bean Soup by Carolinaheartstrings

We are soup lovers at my house and The Husband and I are big fans of black beans, so . . . . you can see where this is leading right? Yep, a big pot of hot satisfying black bean soup with your favorite salad, biscuit or corn bread concoction on the side and you have the perfect meal!

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Refried Black Bean Burritos

Refried Black Bean Burritos by Carolinaheartstrings

Are you looking for an easy, tasty, delicious dinner option tonight? This month that is what our recipes are all about, something you might have on hand to turn into a delicious dinner option. I always have black beans in my pantry in one form or another. This recipe uses the canned variety and when you add some spices and cook…

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baked CHICKPEA and CHEESE pattie cakes

baked CHICKPEA and CHEESE pattie cakes by Foodessa

The versatile, buttery flavoured CHICK PEA holds its own on the legume circuit. Cottage cheese and aged Cheddar complement this Chick pea pattie. The additions of capers, Dijon and one of my favourite 'Pindjur' condiments made these cakes special. For a detailed post...refer to:…

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Burrito Pie

Burrito Pie by Carolinaheartstrings

This month we are trying out our favorite “international” recipes. The Husband and I love Mexican food. I used to make a variation of this recipe all the time when we were first married. I used refried beans then and we now prefer black beans and just like my enchilada casserole recipe (check it out if you want a great enchilada…

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Naturally sweet and savory garbanzo beans

Naturally sweet and savory garbanzo beans by BestOodles

Today I visited local Mexican grocery store and found many great ingredients. When I saw young garbanzo beans in its own husk that remind me of as kids when we eat as afternoon snack in a bundle of some kind of beans branches boil in salty water. I am so glad I brought some home as well as others items for next recipe. Young…

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South Western Chickpea Burgers with Creamy Chipotle Sauce

South Western Chickpea Burgers with Creamy Chipotle Sauce by Healthy Mamma

A spicy twist to chickpea burgers. These aren't for sissy's. Sweet, spicy and smokey Chipotle peppers in Adobe sauce give these some serious personality Don't like the heat? Got kids? No worries, these babies are just as good on a whole grain bun with fork smashed avocado.

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Cilantro Lime Taco Soup

Cilantro Lime Taco Soup by Robyn Medlin

Well, I may be “Grill Girl” but I still use my stove top from time to time just to make sure I remember how. This week we got hit by a tropical depression so the grilling conditions were less than ideal. However, it was the perfect time to be cozy inside and make this hearty soup. Here’s a little secret you don’t have to tell your…

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