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Mexican Black Beans From Scratch

November 6, 2020 By valentina 24 Comments

close up of black beans with avocado slices and cilantro in green rimmed bowl

Mexican Black Beans from scratch are easy to make and great to have on hand for a delicious side dish, and for adding to all sorts of other recipes. A fine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian Tagged With: avocado, black beans, Cotija, dried beans, epazote, garlic, onion

How To Cook Dried Beans

January 23, 2012 By valentina 3 Comments

Cannellini beans in a slotted orange mixing spoon

It's very easy to learn how cook dried beans at home. Once you do it, you'll never buy them canned again! Cooking your own dried beans is so easy! And … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How To (Cooking Techniques), Vegetarian Tagged With: cannellini beans, cooking beans, dried beans


I’m Valentina Wein, certified chef, mom of two boys, owner, recipe developer and photographer here at Cooking on the Weekends. I use seasonal whole foods to create unique and comforting recipes for casual entertaining. Read more about my love of food and cooking.

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