Monday, March 26, 2012

Big


How big are these two?! Big enough to become a big sister again, and a big brother? Yup! You guessed it,  we're welcoming another little Dean baby in September. Hooray!
We are all so excited! We feel so blessed. 
And I... well I feel big too... and really hungry...

Here's one of my favorite things to eat for every meal and snack these days...

Spicy Beans

picture from here

I adapted this recipe from the Pioneer Woman and my favorite BYUtv guy Chef Brad. You can do it in a pressure cooker or a big pot, it just takes longer. It is so worth it though. I have done it both ways and there is nothing like a big pot of beans simmering on your stove. Serve them over fresh cornbread, in a cup with sharp cheese, or in burritos and wraps... lots of possibilities! And did I mention that kids love them?


3 cups dry beans, black or pinto
¼ cup uncooked millet, optional but a very nutritious grain

handful of cooked bacon, diced ham, or a ham hock (which I never have)
9 cups water

1 red bell pepper, diced
1 whole yellow onion, diced
1-2 tbsp diced jalapeno with most of the seeds removed (I use pickled usually)
2 tsp salt
1-2 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp Olive oil


Cook the beans, millet, pork, and water in a pressure cooker for 25 minutes, turning the heat down to medium-low when full pressure is reached and it is screaming and sputtering at you... unless you have an awesome electric pressure cooker which I covet every time I make something in my stove top one. Anyway, Bring down the pressure and add in the pepper, onion, and jalapeno. Cook for another 20-25 min. Bring down the pressure again and add salt, pepper, and oil. They should be tender and juicy and deliciously packed with flavor! Enjoy!


If you are using a big pot bring the beans, water, millet, and pork to a boil and then simmer for 2 hours covered. Add in the veggies and simmer another 2 hours. Add more water as needed, you want them juicy to the max! At the end add in the salt, pepper, and olive oil. Cook for another 20-30 min if needed.

5 comments:

Tamra said...

Congrats! That's so exciting!

Diane Carter said...

WooHoo!!! Life just keeps getting better dud'nit??!! The beans look so tasty too! Thanks for sharing. Love your way~~~~ (those are little birdies carrying my love)

Miggy said...

WHAT? That's SO exciting! Congrats you guys! Another cute Dean in the world is a good thing.

Hugs!

Drew & Becky said...

Congrats! Oh little babies are so great! I'm so excited for all four of you! You are awesome! Wow, so many babies this year!!!

Thanks for the bean recipe too!

Kaye said...

Hooray - another cute little Dean in the world! Congrats - love you guys!