Tag: Red beans

Spiced Cranberry Apple Jam/Chutney

Spiced Cranberry Apple Jam/Chutney

Spices, apples and cranberries are the quintessential elements of autumn and the holidays. They are as much a part of the season as the hues of the leaves and the chilling weather; encompassing  the colors, fragrance and the warmth. I have brought them together in 

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

The amazing Olive Garden Minestrone Soup is our all time favorite. We do not have to worry what the kids are eating as they smack this down real quick… the beans, the vegetables and all things nutritious. So why should it be just in Olive Garden?  

Spanish Rice

Spanish Rice

  Every time we visit a Mexican Restaurant, we end up ordering atleast two orders of the Spanish rice. The kids love it too. One day when I had nothing but V8, a can of red beans and some left over rice at home, I thought