Several years ago, one side of my family decided that the adults would only exchange homemade gifts during the holidays. It was a welcome decision for my pocketbook. The problem is, I'm not very ...

1- Season ground beef with Adobo. Brown ground beef in a large pot on medium heat and crumble into small pieces with spoon or fork. Reduce heat and remove excess grease from pot with spoon. 2- Add all ...

The night before, soak the soup mix in a bowl of cold water. The next morning, rinse and drain the soup mix. Add all ingredients except the thyme and lemon wedges to a slow cooker and give it a stir. ...

If you’re new to the versatility of soups in a jar, you’re in for a comforting surprise. These recipes make it easy to layer ...

It's been a chilly February in Washington, and my thermostat doesn't seem to like it when I set it above 69 degrees. So, just before I sat down to write this, I put on a pot of beans. It's become a ...

One of the things I always stock up on for the winter, are dried beans. Black beans, lentils, white beans, mixed beans, split peas, etc.. One thing I do enjoy about ...

When cold sets in, a massive bowl of soup is always welcomed. Hearty and flavorful, this Tuscan bean soup hits the spot on a ...

OUT AND ABOUT at restaurants, I’m always tempted by razor-clam chowder with apple-smoked bacon and elegant root-vegetable veloutés poured tableside. And it’s a rare week when you won’t find me at a ...

1. Put beans in 6-quart or larger pressure cooker. Cover with 3 inches water. Soak 3 hours; rinse and drain beans. Return beans to pot and add 4 cups water, broth, onion, carrots, celery, bell pepper, ...