Red Beans and Popcorn Rice

This was a fun post to do, but took some time,  as I looked at many recipes. From the New Orleans restaurants Commander’s (2000 edition) and Brennan’s (1964 edition) to such chefs as Emeril Lagassez, Pableaux Johnson’s recipe adapted by NYT Cooking, Sara Foster’s Southern Kitchen (2011). Food52, Martha Stewart and Joy the Baker even had … Continue reading

Three Bean Salad Three Ways

There are numerous variations on this salad.  It can be made on the spur of the moment as I know I usually have all of the ingredients and it can be made ahead of time.  If you want to cut back on the fat I also have a very good Weight Watcher’s version which has … Continue reading