my life on a plate

the musical fruit

Suzanne Ash — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:50:31 +0000

When I was a kid I always misspoke the rhyme “bean beans the musical fruit”, replacing the word musical with magical. For some reason magical fruit made more sense to me, and I never questioned that beans were a fruit. Personally …...

hot bean salad

Suzanne Ash — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:50:05 +0000

I was out of potatoes so I threw this together one night to serve with broiled chops. We enjoyed it so much that I make it with chops more often than any other side dishes. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1lb/450g fresh green beans (haricot vert), ends removed...

cold bean salad

Suzanne Ash — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:49:50 +0000

When it comes to BBQs or picnics, this is a nice change from other salads or baked bean side dishes. Plus it’s quick to put together and very filling. Serves 4 to 6 INGREDIENTS 3 TBSP apple cider vinegar 3 TBSP … Continue reading →

opr and the menu rut

Suzanne Ash — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:16:38 +0000

I love to try OPR (other peoples recipes) on at least a weekly basis. I find combing through the vast amounts of recipes sites and blogs our there to be a very relaxing and interesting way to spend time. I … Continue reading →

salad tacos

Suzanne Ash — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:16:10 +0000

This recipes is an adaption of the Pioneer Woman’s original. I did try it her way but I don’t like taco seasoning packets or undrained canned beans and I wasn’t a fan of the giant cherry tomato halves as a … Continue reading...