Ingredients: 1 cup Camellia Brand Black Beans, rinsed 1 cup Camellia Brand Pinto Beans, rinsed 1/2-piecewhite onion, divided 4 garlic cloves, divided 2 bay leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 2 poblano chiles 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1/3 cup (packed) fresh cilantro, chopped Olive oil for drizzling Crumbled cotija cheese for sprinkling Roasted pepita seeds for garnish Directions: Heat 6 cups water in a large saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Add beans, ¼ piece onion, 2 garlic cloves, and bay leaves. Reduce heat to low medium and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes ..read more

Get ready for an exciting three weeks filled with sizzling giveaways! To get your beans just right, you gotta cook ’em low and slow. So, we’re hooking you up with the perfect starter kit for stove-top cooking! Each week until 5/12/24, we’re giving away one (1) Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron Round Oven, one (1) of our sweet Camellia Brand “Greatest Tradition” Apron, and one (1) $50.00 Camellia Brand gift card. Click here to enter! Don’t miss your chance to level up your cooking game with these awesome prizes! Giveaway Week 1: April 22 – 28 Giveaway Week 2: April 29 – May 5 Giveaway W ..read more

Ingredients: Tortilla Chips 1 cup White Bean Cheese Sauce Spicy Avocado Crema 1 cup Monterrey Jack cheese Jerk Black Beans Roasted Corn Salsa Garnishes: Pickled Red Onion, Serrano Pepper (sliced), Cotija or Queso Fresco Cheese (crumbled), Micro Cilantro Directions: Spray a parchment lined sheet pan with some vegetable oil then layer the chips with white bean cheese sauce, Jerk black beans, and Monterey jack cheese. Place in oven until cheese is melted. Add the roasted corn salsa Garnish with pickled red onion, serrano pepper slices, cheese, micro cilantro. Finish with the spicy avocado cre ..read more

Ingredients: 1/4 cup Camellia Brand Cannellini Beans, rinsed and sorted 1/2 cup milk, more to thin if necessary 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (yellow, white, or smoked) Cajun seasoning,to taste Directions: For the White Bean Cheese Sauce, soak beans in cold water for 6 hours or overnight. Drain, rinse, and add beans to a medium-sized pot. Cover with 3 to 4 cups fresh water. Bring to a boil, and lower heat to a simmer. Allow beans to simmer, partially covered with a tilted lid, for 45 minutes or until soft. Stir occasionally and add water as necessary. Drain and set aside. To a blender ..read more

Ingredients: 1 large red onion, thinly sliced 1 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar or white wine vinegar 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon kosher salt Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional) Directions: For the Pickled Red Onions, add sliced onions to a container that has a tight lid; mason jars work well. Add the next 4 ingredients to a small pot over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, making sure that the salt and sugar dissolve completely. Remove from heat, and pour over onions. Add crushed red pepper flakes to mixture, if desired. Allow onion mi ..read more

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 red onion, chopped 3 cups cooked Camellia Brand Black Beans 1 1/2 tablespoons store-bought or pre-made Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Blend, or to taste 1 teaspoon garlic powder Fresh lime juice, to taste 6 tablespoons water or bean-cooking liquid Directions: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add red onion and cook for 4-5 minutes. To the skillet, add cooked beans, jerk seasoning blend, garlic powder, lime juice and water or bean-cooking liquid. Cover and simmer for 7-8 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings, and add more water or bean-cook ..read more

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels or 2 ears of corn 1/2red onion, chopped 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes Salt, pepper, cayenne and lime juice to taste Directions: Cook ears of corn over a grill or a gas flame until roasted to your preference. Cut corn kernels off cob. Or, add frozen corn to a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. Cook until kernels have browned, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes. Cool corn and add to a bowl with chopped red onion, cilantro, and halved grape tomatoes. Season mixture to taste with salt, pepper, cayenne and lime juice ..read more

Cinco de Mayo is the perfect day to celebrate Mexican culture and food with family and friends. And what better way to do it than with authentic recipes? Check out these delicious Cinco de Mayo dishes, from tacos and nachos to dips and enchiladas. (Some even have a little Cajun or Creole flavor thrown in.) With the right eats, it may just be the best party you’ve ever hosted. Chipotle Pinto Bean Tortilla Soup A batch of pinto beans turns into this easy-to-make tortilla soup that truly satisfies. Don’t skip the homemade crunchy tortilla strips served on top! Pinto Bean and Kale Enchiladas with ..read more

Spring is in the air, and Easter is right around the corner! We love this time of year when families and friends gather around the table to enjoy comforting, delicious food. When planning your holiday menu, side dishes are just as important as the main course. Beans, in particular, make for the perfect Easter sides – they’re flavorful, filling, and full of tradition.  They have long been part of holiday meals, bringing comfort through their hearty texture and ability to absorb any surrounding flavors. To help make your Easter feast extra special, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite bean ..read more

Spring is in the air, and Easter is right around the corner! We love this time of year when families and friends gather around the table to enjoy comforting, delicious food. When planning your holiday menu, side dishes are just as important as the main course. Beans, in particular, make for the perfect Easter sides – they’re flavorful, filling, and full of tradition.  They have long been part of holiday meals, bringing comfort through their hearty texture and ability to absorb any surrounding flavors. To help make your Easter feast extra special, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite bean ..read more