If you’re looking for easy ways to cut back on your grocery spending, adding a few of these cheap and easy beans and rice recipes might be just what you need! They are not only affordable weeknight ...

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 ...

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 ...

*Shaunda Necole from The Soul Food Pot offers a comprehensive guide to preparing classic red beans and rice using modern kitchen equipment. This traditional dish can be made entirely in an Instant Pot ...

Emma Wartzman is the kitchen and dining writer at New York Magazine’s the Strategist. Previously, she was an editor at Bon Appétit. Leftover rice is one ingredient I always have sitting in my fridge.

From Julia Child’s roast chicken to freezer-ready Bolognese and bean stews, these make-ahead favorites are built for ...

As warmer weather arrives, I love to have an oversized bowl of grain salad in my fridge to serve up whenever hunger strikes. Otherwise, I find myself lapsing into my natural state as a closeted lunch ...

1.) Submerge dry beans in water and soak them overnight (8 hours) to give them a creamier texture. The beans will absorb a lot of water, so you want a lot of water in the container. 2.) After soaking, ...

Wash beans well and soak them in water for one hour. Place beans in a large pot. Add the 4 quarts of chicken stock. Add the bay leaves, onions, peppers, celery, parsley & garlic then bring to a ...