Raspberry Chipotle Pinto Beans

Apple Cake

This delectable Apple Cake has a slightly crunchy crust and a soft moist center that is loaded with chunks of sweet apple and pecans. It is perfectly spiced with cinnamon, ground cloves and nutmeg. It is lightly drizzled with an easy four ingredient caramel sauce. I make this cake several times each fall for bake sales, potlucks and family and friend get-togethers.

Easy Ratatouille

This easy ratatouille recipe is a classic summer French stew filled with vibrant, colourful and nutritious vegetables: tomatoes, zucchini and eggplant. It is a low-carb, gluten-free and vegan dish that can be made in one pan and served atop greens or grains, as a side to a main entrée, or all on its own.

4 Comments

dramaqueen on 10.10.2009

Trish,
I’m so sorry I didn’t respond sooner to your question!
Obviously, the raspberry chipotle sauce is key, since it gives the beans a slight sweet taste, with a kick. Be sure to look in the marinade and bbq sauce sections at your grocery store. Wal-Mart even carries a couple brands, but I will say it can be tricky to spot on the shelves, sometimes.

Also, I normally just purchase generic brand pinto beans–no need to spend a lot, since you’ll be adding all the yummy ingredients.
But, the other night, I made a regular pot of pinto beans (you know, with a ham bone) and cornbread. We had beans leftover, so I just followed my recipe, above, but used the “from scratch” beans. Oh. My. It was even better, if possible!

Either way, these beans are really tasty! Enjoy!