I was born and raised in Florida and grew up eating Southern food. I spent my childhood in Orlando, Florida.Lauren Edmonds/Insider Although there are debates about whether Florida is technically a ...

Here's a super easy - and inexpensive - recipe that requires a little chopping, but mostly dumping ingredients in your slow cooker. What's even better is that you can use the beans for a variety of ...

Not sure what to make with your new slow cooker? We’ve got you covered with these simple, beginner-friendly slow cooker and ...

A spicy bowl of red beans and rice is the best way I know of to end an otherwise miserable and unremarkable Monday. A chunk of French bread or a slice of hot cornbread is all you need for a meal.

Whether you’re a vegetarian or just want to incorporate more plant-based protein into your diet, beans are a natural go-to ingredient. And when you whip up these slow cooker bean recipes for ...

Let Mardi go by without a party? Fat chance! With Fat Tuesday exactly one week away, I'm sharing one of my favorite New Orleansy recipes. Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice, adapted from Southern Living, ...

If you tell me I’m full of beans today, I’ll take it as a compliment. Truth be told, I’ve been full of beans since last September, when the weather started to change. The onset of fall was all the ...

Beans are delicious when cooked from scratch, but the process can be frustrating. When cooking them on the stovetop, you need to keep a close eye on them to make sure they don’t boil over or stick to ...

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Beans do not have to be soaked. In 6-quart slow cooker, place ham, sausage, onion and bay leaves, and put beans on top. Add brown gravy mix, thyme, parsley, celery, and a little red pepper if desired.

Although there are debates about whether Florida is technically a "Southern" state, I've always considered it a part of the South and myself a Southerner. I grew up in Orlando, Florida, where regional ...