It's one of those days when I started off on the computer looking up all things that start with "all" and wound up at "pancreatitis." Don't ask. Anyway, next thing you know, one of the kids comes up and says, "Mom, what's for supper?" How about, "Panic, with a side of No-Idea and You-Got-Me for dessert." Yeah, you've been there too.
BLUE RUNNER BEANS TO THE RESCUE!
Here it is, down and dirty and sure to please:
2 cans Blue Runner White Beans
1.5 lb smoked ham, cut in cubes
1 cup trinity
2 tbsp bacon fat
3 bay leaves
steamed rice
Get a heavy pot. Turn on medium heat. Add bacon fat. Add trinity and ham. Stir till veggies wilt and ham gets a little brown on edges. Add the beans. Add the bay leaves. Season to taste. Let simmer for around five minutes. Stir to prevent sticking. Steam some rice (read the package). YUM! And all this happens in, like, 10 minutes.
Serve with a green salad and french bread with lots of butter.
Dear Mr. BlueRunner,
I love you.
Sincerely,
Mo
AN ODE TO BLUE RUNNER BEANS
by Maureen Brennan McConnell
Beloved legume
Oh, Bean sublime -
Thou savest me
Beacoups of time.
Into a pot
From can you flip,
And Entree make
In just a 'zip.'
Oh, creamy Bean,
'Food Art' thou am-
Especially with
Thy pickled ham.
So "Mom" can feed
Her "Jills and Jacks"
Whilst on her 'duff'
She doth relax!
Now, if you'll excuse me, I must check the oven. I think my You-Got-Me is almost done. ;o)
Hope y'all are having a great Summer! Have fun with beans! http://youtu.be/4moPhSeDWFI
