Chickpeas are versatile, delicious, and super-healthy. The only problem with them is that there never seems to be enough in a can to make decent amount of falafel or hummus. Here is how to cook them from dried, and when to use the canned ones. Cooking chickpeas is very easy: soak overnight, rinse, and then… Continue reading How to Cook Chickpeas (quick answer)
Author: Gail McGaffigan
Gail was raised in a traditional, one-income family. She and her family have been living happily on one income since 2004.
5 Reasons Why I Bought (& am keeping) Stock in Rumble (RUM)
Six months ago, I made a bold decision – I‘ve never earned much with my writing, so I thought maybe I could grow my little fortune with some investing. I opened a Robin Hood account, and bought shares in a handful of stocks. You can guess how it went from there…but the stock I believed… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why I Bought (& am keeping) Stock in Rumble (RUM)
7 Most Searched-for Chili Recipes
Chili is, probably, the most popular hearty soup in America…and, like other beloved dishes, Americans constantly seek a new twist on this old favorite. Novel chili recipes are really very easy to make! The 7 most searched-for chili recipes use chicken, or leverage modern convenience with the crockpot, or try a quick-and-easy version. Just click… Continue reading 7 Most Searched-for Chili Recipes
The 5 Most Asked-for Green Bean Recipes
A quick zap in the microwave makes green beans boring…but making them great doesn’t require an Iron Chef effort, either. Green beans are made delicious by a 10-minute steam, a roasting in the oven, or sautéed with a few simple ingredients. Once you try one of these recipes, you’ll want to try them all. Your… Continue reading The 5 Most Asked-for Green Bean Recipes
Green Beans with Bacon
Bacon makes everything better! This short article features the easy recipe, with the six most asked-for variations. Green Beans with Bacon features fresh beans sauteed in bacon fat, with bits of crispy bacon. Popular variations add onion, brown sugar, potatoes, vinegar, soy sauce, or tomatoes. Hate recipe websites that take longer to get to the… Continue reading Green Beans with Bacon
Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic
This is one of the most healthy dishes on the Chinese restaurant menu, but it’s a snap to make at home. Garlic Green Beans are merely sautéed in peanut oil, and brought together with a sweet, brown sauce. Just tap this table of contents to whatever you’re here to learn about making Garlic Green Beans,… Continue reading Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic
Sautéed Fresh Green Beans
“Sauté” just means cooked in a skillet with some fat, but a few tips make it perfect every time. These Sauteed Fresh Green Beans arrive at the table in bright, true color. The secret? A pinch of baking soda! You could check a few more websites on how to sauté green beans… or stay here,… Continue reading Sautéed Fresh Green Beans
Green Bean Almondine
This sophisticated green bean dish is really very simple. Perfect Green Bean Almondine is merely fresh beans, butter, and almonds, prepared in a few simple steps. Hate recipe websites that take longer to get to the recipe than it actually takes to cook it? Me, too; so just tap where you want to go: Green… Continue reading Green Bean Almondine
Green Beans in the Oven
Roasted green beans, like those served in top restaurants, go from oven to table in just 15 minutes. The secret to roasting green beans in the oven combines high temperature (or 350°, see Tips) with fresh beans, sea salt, and just enough oil. Hate recipe websites that take longer to get to the recipe than… Continue reading Green Beans in the Oven
Chili in the Crockpot
This simple chili answers the question of what to do with meat that is left over from a beef or pork roast. To make a satisfying chili in the Crockpot, you’ll need generous chunks of roasted beef (or pork) and traditional spices in a thick tomato base. You could make a whole batch of Crockpot… Continue reading Chili in the Crockpot