This week I was so proud of myself. I have been cooking up a storm as the boys were home for 4 weeks and they're not soup and sandwich kind of kids. I was running a little late and didn't have dinner prepared. So at 5:45 p.m. I perused the freezer, refrigerator and pantry and decided I could make some chili. I quickly started everything. When it was time to add the dark red kidney beans, I realized I didn't have any canned beans. If you're trying to put a meal on the table in a jiffy - this is a huge problem. I did have a small stockpile of dried beans, so I picked out some pink beans and started the soaking process.
If you know anything about beans, the answer to your next question is "I ordered Chinese"
Yes - there was no way dried beans were going to be ready for dinner in 15 minutes, or even an hour. The best part? I had two dinners prepared in one night - plus leftovers. Click HERE to see the recipe.
I love homemade chili and it sure heats up well as leftovers, which is the best part :)
Yes, I would not be without a pressure cooker or a crock pot( not speedy though). Both are lifesavers.
Posted by: hakucho | Saturday, April 04, 2009 at 15:11
Major Jennifer
That is so funny. Yes, I know beans have to soak away a good long time even after cooking them. Hehehe. Live and learn
Did you see that Karen of Musings just finished the sweater you want to begin. It came out lovely. Musings of a mostly self taught knitter that is.
Posted by: kathy b | Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 19:01
I have two words for you: pressure cooker.
I wouldn't be without mine, though my spouse seems to have packed it into a box somewhere during the kitchen remodel project. It makes bean cooking a snap.
Posted by: Lorette | Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 14:11
Yummmy!! My kids LOVE chili!! I am always looking for new recipes, or ways to stretch leftovers... my kids love real food (as opposed to 'cooking from a box') so as our lives get busier, I am always trying to make dinner ahead of time that will satisfy all of us.
Though some days I beg them to have a BP&J sandwich for lunch... LOL and other days I wish we could just not eat... I feel like all I do is buy food, prepare food, eat food then clean up after eating the food. LOL
Not complaining though.... Love my kids!
Posted by: Michelle | Monday, March 30, 2009 at 12:43
We really like the Food Should Taste Good multigrain chips with chili. That combo is on our menu for the week.
Posted by: bmom | Monday, March 30, 2009 at 10:20