All images courtesy of Two Kids and a Coupon Beans are one of the ultimate cheap meals. Easy to prepare and affordable, a little goes a long way and there are lots of easy recipes! I love nearly every ...

Blue ceramic bowl of red beans and rice, topped with sausage and parsley - Food Fantasy/Shutterstock Is there a more classic food pairing than rice and beans? These two simple foods come together ...

Looking for a dish that is filling, nutritious and won’t break the bank? Red beans and rice is a great choice. There are so many variations, mostly from Louisiana and around the Caribbean. Even within ...

Rice and beans have fed people for centuries, and it’s easy to see why. They’re cheap, nutritious, filling and fast. In the U ...

According to New Orleans tradition, red beans and rice is served on Mondays. Long ago, that day was reserved for doing laundry, so dinner needed to be something that could simmer all day without any ...

In a large pot, combine beans with 4 cups of water or broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 60–90 minutes, or until tender. Add salt in the last 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.

When I first moved to New Orleans more than 25 years ago, I remember thinking it was fascinating that so many of my clients ...

Each week, Pairing Off attempts to find just the right bottle of wine to go with ordinary food. This Creole staple is cooked slowly over low heat so vegetables, spices and beans melt into a richly ...