Stretchy Beans Archives - Homespun Oasis by Millie Copper

20 Pinto Bean Recipes You Have To Try

by Millie Copper | Mar 29, 2021 | Cooking, Meals, Recipes, Stretchy Beans

Loaded with nutrients, pinto beans are the most popular dried bean in the US. And why wouldn’t they be? Simple to prepare with an earthy, almost nutty flavor, they are part of many delicious dishes. You can’t go wrong with adding these pinto bean recipes...

5 Ways to Cut Down on Food Waste

by Millie Copper | Oct 9, 2012 | Cooking

Did you throw $6.23 in the garbage can today? Food waste can be a huge expense for your family! 5 Ways to Cut Down on Food Waste According to the Natural Resources Defense Council’s food and agriculture program, the average American family of four throws...

Taco Soup

by Millie Copper | Dec 27, 2011 | Cooking, Recipes

Taco Soup is a delicious way to finish off a pot of beans. Usually, by the end of my bean pot, there are still some beans in it with quite a bit of the cooking liquid. Since I cook the beans in broth this is still a very nutrient-dense liquid. We’ve talked about...

Red Beans: Cooking and Favorite Meals

by Millie Copper | Jan 9, 2013 | Cooking, Recipes

At my house red beans is an all encompassing term for any red bean (I know, obvious). These could be the large red kidney beans or smaller red beans. I tend to alternate on which I purchase. I’ve also found that other than size there is not a huge amount of...

How to Cook Lentils & My Favorite Lentil Recipes

by Millie Copper | Jul 24, 2023 | Cooking, Recipes

Wondering how to cook lentils? In this article, I share how to cook lentils the easy way, as well as how to sprout lentils. I also share several of my family-favorite recipes. This article was originally published in December 2011. I did not grow up eating lentils....