Favorite Beans?

RE: Favorite Beans? (craven.sean)

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 20:08:05 GMT

You can put me down with everybody else who's enthusiastic about beans in a general way... I like 'em all and I eat 'em all the time.

For years I only ate black beans due to the influence of some particularly spectacular refritos my aunt once made, but then I changed my ways. See, around here there's usually a choice of black, pinto, and refried beans at Mexican restaurants, and I noticed that the Latin American customers always went for the pintos. Now I bounce around between black, pink, pinto, and Anasazi beans for my day-to-day dosage.

I have a ham hock cut in half, put it into a slow cooker, top it off with beans and water and let 'er go overnight. Minimum seasoning is intentional -- that way if I want to make minestrone, I season for minestrone. I want a burrito, likewise. Or New Orleans-style beans and rice... Minimum seasoning, maximum flexibility. I always have some in the freezer ready to roll.

Canelli or white beans for ham and bean soup. Mmmm - limas. Kidney beans are good in a three-bean salad, if nowhere else. And when I make lentil soup I use a lot of greens and finish it off with lemon juice. Hummus! BBQ beans! Or to stray into the fresh bean field, long beans sauteed with garlic and sprinkled with sesame oil... There's no natural stopping point here. Oaf heart beans.

RE: Favorite Beans? (jerzeydawg)

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 19:17:51 GMT

Black beans cooked in a pressure cooker with smoked pork,fresh garlic, bay leaves & kosher salt.

Brazilian style that is!

RE: Favorite Beans? (lynndunham)

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:47:24 GMT

My favorite is the Anasazi beans. We buy them in 10 pound bags directly from Adobe Milling in Dove Creek, CO whenever we go through. Very much like pintos except sweeter. They are a very colorful bean but fade when cooked. My husband cooks them with onion, garlic, oregano and bacon. Wonderful meal with corn bread or flour tortillas! Add water and you can have Anasazi bean soup. Anasazis are an ancient bean first found in cliff dwellings. I also really like garbanzos.

RE: Favorite Beans? (shortchef)

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 10:45:27 GMT

Bham Babe: Forgot to share this recipe, haven't looked at the thread for a long time. Here it is:
Baked Limas Greek Style:
1 pound dried lima beans, soaked overnight and simmered until just tender
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup chopped fresh parsley, preferably flat-leaf
1 or 2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped fine
Drain limas, put them into your crock pot with all other ingredients, add a half cup water and simmer all day.

RE: Favorite Beans? (lleechef)

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:45:19 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by blue heaven

Green beans are my favorite with just some sea salt and creamy butter. I also like the pole beans and the Kentucky type of green beans. I also love garbanzo beans or chickpeas. I love chickpeas and my homemade garlic and basil marinara sauce served over linguini.
Help me out here Illechef what is the name of that pasta?

I'd gladly help you out but I'm not sure which pasta you're referring to!

RE: Favorite Beans? (lleechef)

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:44:13 GMT

What's the mystery to cooking black beans? When I was at the restaurant and needed a soup in a BIG hurry, it was always black bean soup. Dice up an onion, throw it in a pot, add the black beans (dried), some Cajun spice, chicken stock and boil for about 1 hour. Cilantro at the end if you want. Top with a dollop of sour cream. Another good one is Southwestern Beef and Black Bean soup. I love them because they cook so fast.

RE: Favorite Beans? (blue heaven)

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 15:41:24 GMT

Green beans are my favorite with just some sea salt and creamy butter. I also like the pole beans and the Kentucky type of green beans. I also love garbanzo beans or chickpeas. I love chickpeas and my homemade garlic and basil marinara sauce served over linguini.
Help me out here Illechef what is the name of that pasta?

RE: Favorite Beans? (Xu)

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 03:32:06 GMT

Any bean in a crockpot....black beans otherwise...I never found them hard to cook, now I'm confused, and I still don't know the real difference between butter and lima beans...the size?

RE: Favorite Beans? (BhamBabe)

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 10:38:22 GMT

Yes please!

RE: Favorite Beans? (shortchef)

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 10:08:51 GMT

Dried lima beans Greek style--soaked, drained, cooked with tomatoes, olive oil, onions, garlic, Italian parsley, s&p. All day in the crock pot. If you would like proportions I'll share the recipe.

RE: Favorite Beans? (dickestep)

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 06:04:15 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by Bushie

For "beans 'n cornbread", I like pintos or navy beans.

Since I was a kid, I have loved lima beans with lots of butter.

I can do great things with fresh fava beans these days, and I love them.

The very pretty and extremely talented lleechef always mentions my simple way of cooking "Bushie's Beans", but I once asked her how to cook authentic Boston Beans. Here's what she sent, and I've never eaten any that come close to these wonderful things. In her words:

For the beans, soak about a pound of white pea beans the night before. In a heavy pot put some chopped salt pork and a chopped onion. Add the beans on top. Add about 1 C molasses, 1/2 C brown sugar, about 2T vinegar, 2t dry mustard and some black pepper. Stir it all together. Cover with water, cover the pot and put on low to cook. Check the water level from time to time and keep adding so the beans are covered. Takes about 10-12 hours to cook. The last 2 hours uncover the pot. The beans on top should look "crusty" and the ones underneath creamy.

Oh, and did I mention how cute she is??

All I can add to that is:

RE: Favorite Beans? (Bushie)

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:36:13 GMT

For "beans 'n cornbread", I like pintos or navy beans.

Since I was a kid, I have loved lima beans with lots of butter.

I can do great things with fresh fava beans these days, and I love them.

The very pretty and extremely talented lleechef always mentions my simple way of cooking "Bushie's Beans", but I once asked her how to cook authentic Boston Beans. Here's what she sent, and I've never eaten any that come close to these wonderful things. In her words:

For the beans, soak about a pound of white pea beans the night before. In a heavy pot put some chopped salt pork and a chopped onion. Add the beans on top. Add about 1 C molasses, 1/2 C brown sugar, about 2T vinegar, 2t dry mustard and some black pepper. Stir it all together. Cover with water, cover the pot and put on low to cook. Check the water level from time to time and keep adding so the beans are covered. Takes about 10-12 hours to cook. The last 2 hours uncover the pot. The beans on top should look "crusty" and the ones underneath creamy.

Oh, and did I mention how cute she is??

RE: Favorite Beans? (Pwingsx)

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:19:59 GMT

Good one, C Turner Joy!

RE: Favorite Beans? (dickestep)

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 23:29:49 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by C Turner Joy

"Black beans are so sexy..." I think Nell Carter sang that.

They are my favorite beans. Odd thing is, I cannot cook them to save my life. I have tried to cook dry black beans no less than two dozen times in my life. I've tried countless recipes. The beans just seem to steal all added flavors and become dull. But in a restaurant, or when someone else cooks them, they're great. I makes me sad.

I have to make do with canned Goya black beans. Fortunately, they're pretty good.

I've had issues with black beans myself, my Friend. I know the common pitfalls like don't salt them until they're tender and all that. To tell you the truth I avoid those and cook other beans I know I cook well.

RE: Favorite Beans? (C Turner Joy)

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 23:01:13 GMT

"Black beans are so sexy..." I think Nell Carter sang that.

They are my favorite beans. Odd thing is, I cannot cook them to save my life. I have tried to cook dry black beans no less than two dozen times in my life. I've tried countless recipes. The beans just seem to steal all added flavors and become dull. But in a restaurant, or when someone else cooks them, they're great. I makes me sad.

I have to make do with canned Goya black beans. Fortunately, they're pretty good.

RE: Favorite Beans? (dickestep)

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:49:36 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by Scarlett

Yummm this thread reminds me of my childhood.
Pintos, fried potatoes, cornbread, fresh green onions, pickled green peppers and tomatoes... (meat just messed up the 'balance' of my plate) - so I passed on meat unless it was fried out fat back.

I'm not familiar with marrow beans... what are tbey?

Scarlett, I can tell you were raised eating right, Southern style! You sure know good eatin' when you see it.

RE: Favorite Beans? (iqdiva)

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:27:49 GMT

Scarlett,fried fat back,green onions,fresh sliced Slocomb,AL. tomatoes,hoecakes,and sweet tea...A meal the angels would love !

RE: Favorite Beans? (Scarlett)

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:23:35 GMT

Yummm this thread reminds me of my childhood.
Pintos, fried potatoes, cornbread, fresh green onions, pickled green peppers and tomatoes... (meat just messed up the 'balance' of my plate) - so I passed on meat unless it was fried out fat back.

I'm not familiar with marrow beans... what are tbey?

RE: Favorite Beans? (dickestep)

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:08:07 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by iqdiva

Dickestep,I would be honored.

It's a done deal then, Iqdiva. I'll write you in on the next election. Meanwhile, if you get nominated for anything else let me know and I'll vote for you if I can.

RE: Favorite Beans? (dickestep)

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:04:29 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by rouxdog

Bean Cakes......... I've made a bunch over the years. Sadly, I was the only one in the family who had seconds, thirds, etc. Shoot, a little discouragement can't keep a good man down!!!

I'd have sure helped you eat them, Pard. My own kids and step-kids always encouraged my efforts, even to helping make tons of boudin. Most of them could eat a pound of our product for breakfast and another pound when they got home from school. None of them grew up puny, not even the little girl babies.

RE: Favorite Beans? (iqdiva)

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:32:20 GMT

Dickestep,I would be honored.

RE: Favorite Beans? (rouxdog)

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:29:35 GMT

Bean Cakes......... I've made a bunch over the years. Sadly, I was the only one in the family who had seconds, thirds, etc. Shoot, a little discouragement can't keep a good man down!!!

RE: Favorite Beans? (dickestep)

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:25:35 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by iqdiva

If you have leftover black-eye peas,pinto or red kidney beans you can make sausage patties.Drain and mash them.Add egg,a little flour,sage and crushed red pepper flakes.Make patties and fry in bacon grease.Serve with grits and eggs.

Iqdiva, have you ever considered running for political office? If not, would you mind terribly if I wrote you in? You sure do have a way with beans, peas, and greens!

RE: Favorite Beans? (dickestep)

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:19:23 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by Adjudicator

OK. My favorite is of course White Acre peas. Sometimes beans ain't really BEANS (green 'beans' for example). Even if U have snaps, them ain't really "beans". Other than my White Acres, the other members of the crowder pea family are my second best choice. Other than that, I pretty much like them all, even Garbanzos.

I have never met a Crowder I didn't like either, Pard. I even helped pick and can a few truckloads of them around Moscow... Moscow, Texas, that is. They're all good eating!

RE: Favorite Beans? (iqdiva)

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:17:03 GMT

If you have leftover black-eye peas,pinto or red kidney beans you can make sausage patties.Drain and mash them.Add egg,a little flour,sage and crushed red pepper flakes.Make patties and fry in bacon grease.Serve with grits and eggs.

RE: Favorite Beans? (Adjudicator)

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:08:16 GMT

OK. My favorite is of course White Acre peas. Sometimes beans ain't really BEANS (green 'beans' for example). Even if U have snaps, them ain't really "beans". Other than my White Acres, the other members of the crowder pea family are my second best choice. Other than that, I pretty much like them all, even Garbanzos.

RE: Favorite Beans? (Pwingsx)

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:34:09 GMT

lima beans
butter beans
yellow wax beans

RE: Favorite Beans? (genewj)

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:16:59 GMT

Never met a BEAN that Did'nt like meLOL

RE: Favorite Beans? (dickestep)

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:33:18 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by Adjudicator

Quite the opposite. His bean recipe causes a lot of fans to be turned ON, around here.

OK... I will make all attempts to make my next post to this thread well aired.

Uh oh!

RE: Favorite Beans? (Adjudicator)

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:17:16 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by dickestep

quote:
Originally posted by lleechef

Never met a bean I didn't like. But Bushie's recipe for pintos is to die for!

It seems his beans have a lot of fans around here!

Quite the opposite. His bean recipe causes a lot of fans to be turned ON, around here.

OK... I will make all attempts to make my next post to this thread well aired.