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Recipe: Green Beans Almondine

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Burnt My Fingers

Green Beans Almondine (aka Amandine) is a dish my mother would make when she was feeling adventurous, and she was good at it. The recipe has a secret, which is easy to master: heat the butter just to the point … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Blackened Green Beans

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

Blackened green beans make a very versatile dish. In the Sichuan original, they are mixed with ground pork which has been sautéed with wine and soy sauce and preserved salty vegetable. At Ric Orlando’s New World Bistro in Albany, they … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Jack Daniels-Style Baked Beans

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

The Jack Daniels folks are smart marketers, but you don’t have to use that expensive bourbon to make Jack Daniels-style beans. I prefer Evan Williams and it works very nicely. An I-can’t-stop-eating-it barbecue essential, along with slaw and potato salad. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Cuban-Style Black Beans

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

Last time I made these I used the Instant Pot and they were ready in under an hour. Convenient, but I prefer to cook on the stovetop because I can regulate the amount of water. Depending on how much water … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Cheeseburger Beans

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

When you want a cheeseburger but all you have is beans, make Cheeseburger Beans. Goes well with a hot dog or grilled chicken. Serves two as a main dish, or four as a side. Ingredients: Approx. 15 ounce can pinto … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Baked Beans from Scratch

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

It isn’t hard to make a pot of classic sweet-and-sour baked beans starting from dried beans. This is a base recipe which you might make once, then fine-tune to your preferences on future renditions. Serves 8-12. Ingredients: 1 lb dried … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Easy Baked Beans

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

Supermarket baked beans are pretty boring, but it’s easy to amp them up to something delicious. Makes 6 1/2 cup servings; just increase everything proportionately if you buy a bigger can of beans. Ingredients: 28-oz can house-brand baked beans (the … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Chili Beans

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

Not trying to be Snow’s, just be in the ballpark. These chili beans are very easy and mighty good with most any grilled or barbecued meat. Makes a whole mess of beans, enough to serve 16-20. If you like, divide … Continue reading →

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A recipe (of sorts) for Snow’s beans

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Burnt My Fingers

After my previous post on the experience at Snow’s BBQ, I commented on my obsession with their beans. I was traveling so unable to try and replicate the recipe on my own. The smokey taste and perfect flavor balance was … Continue reading →

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