For many people across the country, Memorial Day is the official kickoff to summer. With BBQ’s and picnics all weekend, it’s time to ditch the old canned baked beans and make some from scratch. Here are a few favorite recipes from our test kitchens that will make the entire party happy.
Have a safe and happy Memorial Day!
Looking for one of the BEST ways to use a leftover Easter ham bone next week? Try this incredibly easy slow cooker (crock pot) recipe featuring Hurst’s Great Northern HamBeens® and the remainder of a good sized Easter ham. Let it cook all day while you’re at work and serve for dinner with a side of fresh corn bread. It’s a delicious meal that is filling AND inexpensive.
Easter Ham and Beans Recipe
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Hurst Beans partnered with some great food blogs over the last couple of months to provide some really delicious recipes using a variety of our products. Here’s a review of all the dishes with links and pictures to help you decide which to make in the coming weeks!
White Bean & Corn Chowder – $5 Dinners
Split Pea and Asparagus Soup
Lentil Stew with Pita Chips
15 BEAN Pot Pie
Pinto Bean Cakes
Beans and Greens Soup
Lentil Sausage Gumbo
Steak Burritos with Drunken Beans
Slow Cooker Cajun 15 BEAN SOUP
Portuguese Bean Soup (Gluten Free)
Black Bean and Polenta Casserole
Lentils and Sausages (Gluten Free)
Sweet Pepper & Asparagus Black Bean Soup
Slow Cooker White Bean Chili with Squash
Crock Pot Tri-Beans with Mexican Cornbread
Guest blogger Erin Chase from $5 Dinners has submitted another delicious recipe this week using Hurst’s Garlic & Herb Lentils. This Lentil Stew is packed with flavor and super easy to make. Check back later this month for another Hurst recipe and Bean Pot Giveaway from $5 Dinners.
Click here to see all of $5 Dinners recipes featuring Hurst Beans.
Fellow “bean enthusiast” Lana Stuart at the Never Enough Thyme food blog has created another great recipe with Hurst’s HamBeens® this week. The Pinto Bean Cakes were a huge hit at her Super Bowl party and would be a perfect snack at any party or family gathering. Be sure to check out her site for all the photos and step-by-step instructions.
A mixture of pinto beans and southwest flavors combine in this appetizer that is perfect for football game day.
One of the best ways to cook Hurst’s 15 BEAN SOUP is in a slow cooker or crock pot.
Two of the questions we receive most often from fans of Hurst Beans:
The answer to both questions is YES. Making a batch of Hurst Bean’s in the slow cooker is one of the most fool-proof ways to get a perfectly cooked soup every time. You can start them in the morning, go to work, and by dinner time everything is ready to eat. Try this easy to follow, gluten-free recipe and you may never go back to the traditional “soak and boil” method again. Continue reading
Over the next month, be sure to check back in for guest recipe posts from author/ photographer/ cook Lana Stuart of the “Never Enough Thyme” food blog. She will put her own southern twist on some delicious Hurst’s HamBeens® recipes. This week, Lana used our Great Northern beans with ham flavor and paired them with fresh turnip greens and diced ham. It’s a perfect dish for these cold, wet, winter days. Enjoy!
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