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Spicy Beans

There’s nothing better than a big ol’ pot of beans, especially when they’re seasoned with peppers. Serve with cornbread.Advertisement – Continue Reading BelowIngredients4 c. Dry Pinto Beans1 whole Ham Hock1 whole Onion, Diced2 whole Red Bell Peppers, Diced4 cloves Garlic, Minced2 whole Jalapenos, Sliced2 tsp. Salt, More To Taste2 tsp. Chili Powder (optional)2 tsp. Black

Sweet Potato and White Bean Dip

Makes at least 2 cups of dip Author Notes This dip is a great way to use leftover roasted garlic cloves or entertain unexpected guests in a pinch. I prefer to eat it with Red Hot Blue tortilla chips, but you can always throw in a pinch of cayenne and eat it with veggies. —alyson

Cry Your Eyes Out Onion Soup

Serves 6 Author Notes I used four (five, counting garnish) types of onions in this soup. It is a simple soup but it has lots of flavors. The onions really got to me. I cried all my mascara off! I hope it makes you happy. —dymnyno Ingredients 2 large yellow onions, large chop 2 large

Bhutanese Red Rice and Apple Compote

Serves 4 Author Notes The grain challenge inspired me to finally break out the red rice I’d purchased and hadn’t yet cooked. Once I tasted the rice, although I can think of many uses, I decided to go with it’s slightly sweet flavor. I really wasn’t sure what to call this; it’s not a true

Pecan Squares

You know, most people would look at a recipe that required more than a box of brown sugar, more than a teddy bear full of honey, two pounds of pecans and nine sticks of butter and say, oh hell no. Ina Garten is clearly trying to kill us. And while I thought that to myself

White Bean Dip with Toasted Baguette

Serves several snackers Author Notes This was our Super Bowl dip instead of the Mexican seven layer dip. Ooops, my dip only has six layers… —nannydeb Ingredients 1 15 ounce can cannellini beans 1 clove garlic 1-2 anchovy filets 2 tablespoons basil oil or pesto 1/2 cup roasted tomatoes, chopped (I roasted roma tomatoes in