Comments on: Baking Day: Pinto Beans and Chicken Tetrazinni http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html Helping You Be a Better Home Economist Fri, 25 May 2012 16:24:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Katharine http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html/comment-page-1#comment-149060 Katharine Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:57:22 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html#comment-149060 A pressure cooker works great for beans! I cook 2 pounds at once. Be sure to season AFTER they are cooked, then freeze in meal-sized portions. For us, that's 2-3 c. We defrost in the fridge and then warm to serve with rice, in a tortilla, mash for refried black beans, add to soups, etc. here is my recipe for black beans: <a href="http://mommasmagic.blogspot.com/2008/12/black-beans.html" rel="nofollow">http://mommasmagic.blogspot.com/2008/12/black-beans.html</a> also, for homemade wheat tortillas (these also freeze well): <a href="http://mommasmagic.blogspot.com/2009/08/elises-homemade-wheat-tortillas.html" rel="nofollow">http://mommasmagic.blogspot.com/2009/08/elises-homemade-wheat-tortillas.html</a> A pressure cooker works great for beans! I cook 2 pounds at once. Be sure to season AFTER they are cooked, then freeze in meal-sized portions. For us, that’s 2-3 c. We defrost in the fridge and then warm to serve with rice, in a tortilla, mash for refried black beans, add to soups, etc.

here is my recipe for black beans:
http://mommasmagic.blogspot.com/2008/12/black-beans.html

also, for homemade wheat tortillas (these also freeze well):
http://mommasmagic.blogspot.com/2009/08/elises-homemade-wheat-tortillas.html

]]> By: Heidi http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html/comment-page-1#comment-149059 Heidi Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:23:02 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html#comment-149059 Did I miss the posting for Banana Chocolate chip muffins? I love your recipes, they are great!!! I have 6 children and I'm always on the lookout for easy, ready to freeze/reheat meals!! Love your blog!! It's my fave!!! Did I miss the posting for Banana Chocolate chip muffins? I love your recipes, they are great!!! I have 6 children and I’m always on the lookout for easy, ready to freeze/reheat meals!! Love your blog!! It’s my fave!!!

]]> By: Christy http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html/comment-page-1#comment-149058 Christy Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:11:45 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html#comment-149058 Would love to know from Christina, the first poster, where & from whom in Michigan are the pinto beans purchased? We're currently on the hunt for bulk beans and the best price we have been able to find here in IN is $18 for a 25 lbs bag. Would love to snag a 50 lbs bag for $20!! Any help would be appreciated. Thanks so much!! You can also email me at 00clgordon@comcast.net Thanks again! Would love to know from Christina, the first poster, where & from whom in Michigan are the pinto beans purchased? We’re currently on the hunt for bulk beans and the best price we have been able to find here in IN is $18 for a 25 lbs bag. Would love to snag a 50 lbs bag for $20!! Any help would be appreciated. Thanks so much!! You can also email me at 00clgordon@comcast.net Thanks again!

]]> By: JenMarie http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html/comment-page-1#comment-149057 JenMarie Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:59:16 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html#comment-149057 Thanks for sharing! I've got this tetrazinni in the oven right now! ...it smells yummy! God Bless! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve got this tetrazinni in the oven right now! …it smells yummy!
God Bless!

]]> By: Yvonne http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html/comment-page-1#comment-149056 Yvonne Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:57:28 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html#comment-149056 you rea my mind, i'm making beans today too! i always wait until chicken is on sale (got a package of split breasts for 2 dollars) bake that ad thro it in with the beans wth an onion, some garlic, hot sauce and whatever else i have on hand to make a yummy soup! you rea my mind, i’m making beans today too! i always wait until chicken is on sale (got a package of split breasts for 2 dollars) bake that ad thro it in with the beans wth an onion, some garlic, hot sauce and whatever else i have on hand to make a yummy soup!

]]> By: Cori http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html/comment-page-1#comment-149055 Cori Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:09:06 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html#comment-149055 I would love it if you would share some of your pinto bean recipes with us. I followed the link back to your 2008 entry, but the blog you linked to for recipes has been shut down. I have a 10 lb bag of pinto beans from Sams that I would love to use, but I've been too afraid to even open! =D I would love it if you would share some of your pinto bean recipes with us. I followed the link back to your 2008 entry, but the blog you linked to for recipes has been shut down. I have a 10 lb bag of pinto beans from Sams that I would love to use, but I’ve been too afraid to even open! =D

]]> By: Helene http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html/comment-page-1#comment-149054 Helene Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:25:36 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html#comment-149054 For those afraid of pinto beans :-) - A friend of mine showed me how easy it is. He has a Mexican clay pot (I read about finding out which ones have lead or not-google that-"mexican bean pot") and he just puts a slice of onion (and salt to taste-he puts just enough, I always put too little) and water to cover, sets it at about medium to take it to a slow boil and leaves it cook for 2.5 to 3 hours. This is for about two cereal bowl size measures of dry beans. We check every 30 mins or so to see if it needs more water. When they are done he refries them for me. Slice of onion in the pan in oil-heat til very hot. Cooking spoon of beans into pan (will splatter) then gradually adds the rest. Cook to gentle boil, at some point mash, cook to desired consistency-I like cement thick but that's me :-) We start the dry beans around 7 am on Sundays. We also started buying large bags at the local (Chicago) stores-much cheaper than the store 1 pound bags but I love them so larger is justified. For those afraid of pinto beans :-) – A friend of mine showed me how easy it is. He has a Mexican clay pot (I read about finding out which ones have lead or not-google that-”mexican bean pot”) and he just puts a slice of onion (and salt to taste-he puts just enough, I always put too little) and water to cover, sets it at about medium to take it to a slow boil and leaves it cook for 2.5 to 3 hours. This is for about two cereal bowl size measures of dry beans. We check every 30 mins or so to see if it needs more water. When they are done he refries them for me. Slice of onion in the pan in oil-heat til very hot. Cooking spoon of beans into pan (will splatter) then gradually adds the rest. Cook to gentle boil, at some point mash, cook to desired consistency-I like cement thick but that’s me :-)
We start the dry beans around 7 am on Sundays. We also started buying large bags at the local (Chicago) stores-much cheaper than the store 1 pound bags but I love them so larger is justified.

]]> By: Diane http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html/comment-page-1#comment-149053 Diane Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:09:14 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html#comment-149053 Thanks for the ideas, you're super woman! Thanks for the ideas, you’re super woman!

]]> By: Lea http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html/comment-page-1#comment-149052 Lea Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:00:22 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html#comment-149052 Marie - I'm not sure what area you are in but I live in Kentucky and have lots of stores that double coupons - My favorite is Meijer. 2 weeks ago they had their zip lock bags on sale 2/$4 and online had a Meijer coupon for $1.50/2 - that stacked with the $.40 MQ which doubled to $.80 each made the final price $.45 each for the 50 ct sandwitch, 30 ct quart, 24 ct 1/2 gallon or 24 ct gallon bags. I used to live in Nebraska and none or the stores doubled or stacked coupons there, completely different shopping opportunities :) Marie – I’m not sure what area you are in but I live in Kentucky and have lots of stores that double coupons – My favorite is Meijer. 2 weeks ago they had their zip lock bags on sale 2/$4 and online had a Meijer coupon for $1.50/2 – that stacked with the $.40 MQ which doubled to $.80 each made the final price $.45 each for the 50 ct sandwitch, 30 ct quart, 24 ct 1/2 gallon or 24 ct gallon bags.

I used to live in Nebraska and none or the stores doubled or stacked coupons there, completely different shopping opportunities :)

]]> By: Heather Kibiger http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html/comment-page-1#comment-149051 Heather Kibiger Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:53:20 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html#comment-149051 You can boil pinto beans with some water down to mush. Take lid off to thicken while simmering if you want to thicken. Add salt to taste. And you got refried beans for burritos. Another cheap and healthy dinner or lunch. All four of my kids love this even when they were little. A smear of refried beans on a torilla, sprinkle with cheese and roll. Of course, as they get older they like toppings. And the refried beans freeze wonderful too. Come to think of it, you probably could make your own freezer burritos. ANother thing, beans can be added to dishes for a healthy way to stretch a meal. White beans are so mild that they can be a main ingredient in a soup. White beans cooked with onion, carrot, celery, potato, whatever veggie sounds good or leftovers veggies, chicken or veggie broth for the liquid,salt, pepper. Puree. Makes a healthy creamy soup that some kids will eat. Adults can add kick with red hot sauce. You can boil pinto beans with some water down to mush. Take lid off to thicken while simmering if you want to thicken. Add salt to taste. And you got refried beans for burritos. Another cheap and healthy dinner or lunch. All four of my kids love this even when they were little. A smear of refried beans on a torilla, sprinkle with cheese and roll. Of course, as they get older they like toppings. And the refried beans freeze wonderful too. Come to think of it, you probably could make your own freezer burritos.

ANother thing, beans can be added to dishes for a healthy way to stretch a meal.

White beans are so mild that they can be a main ingredient in a soup. White beans cooked with onion, carrot, celery, potato, whatever veggie sounds good or leftovers veggies, chicken or veggie broth for the liquid,salt, pepper. Puree. Makes a healthy creamy soup that some kids will eat. Adults can add kick with red hot sauce.

]]> By: shelmom2seven http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html/comment-page-1#comment-149050 shelmom2seven Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:50:27 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html#comment-149050 I love to cook up all kinds of beans and freeze them too. It's so easy and cheap, and they're good for you! I'd love to hear what you thought of Sam's Club...I am thinking of getting a membership there but not sure if it's worth it. I love to cook up all kinds of beans and freeze them too. It’s so easy and cheap, and they’re good for you! I’d love to hear what you thought of Sam’s Club…I am thinking of getting a membership there but not sure if it’s worth it.

]]> By: Beth http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html/comment-page-1#comment-149049 Beth Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:28:33 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html#comment-149049 (I know you didn't use it NOW) but what kind of bread maker do you use? or do you even use one for baking?? we're looking to buy one..... (I know you didn’t use it NOW) but what kind of bread maker do you use? or do you even use one for baking?? we’re looking to buy one…..

]]> By: Melanie http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html/comment-page-1#comment-149048 Melanie Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:54:26 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html#comment-149048 I have been interested in freezing meals but not sure what would hold up well being frozen... thank you so much for sharing!!! I will be trying my hand at it now that I see how well it works for you! :) I have been interested in freezing meals but not sure what would hold up well being frozen… thank you so much for sharing!!! I will be trying my hand at it now that I see how well it works for you! :)

]]> By: Janine Beardslee http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html/comment-page-1#comment-149047 Janine Beardslee Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:41:00 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html#comment-149047 I've enjoyed your baking day and getting new recipes. I also really enjoyed your link to Jennie Chancey's tips for making it thru the day without going insane. They were very encouraging. THANKS!!!!! Does she have her own blog? I'd love to hear some more of her wonderful wisdom. I’ve enjoyed your baking day and getting new recipes.

I also really enjoyed your link to Jennie Chancey’s tips for making it thru the day without going insane. They were very encouraging. THANKS!!!!! Does she have her own blog? I’d love to hear some more of her wonderful wisdom.

]]> By: Marie http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html/comment-page-1#comment-149046 Marie Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:16:31 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html#comment-149046 I always see that you when you do baking/cooking days and freeze things, you use a lot of ziploc bags. Do you reuse these bags? Do you get good buys on the bags and just throw them out? I know they are a space saver in the freezer, but reusable containers seem more economical. Can you share your thoughts? Thank you. I always see that you when you do baking/cooking days and freeze things, you use a lot of ziploc bags. Do you reuse these bags? Do you get good buys on the bags and just throw them out? I know they are a space saver in the freezer, but reusable containers seem more economical. Can you share your thoughts? Thank you.

]]> By: Ann http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html/comment-page-1#comment-149045 Ann Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:06:20 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html#comment-149045 I've been inspired! I’ve been inspired!

]]> By: elise http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html/comment-page-1#comment-149044 elise Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:57:58 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html#comment-149044 Erin, yes you can do the same with black beans :) MSM, how many 2 cup portions did you get out of your $6 bag? Erin, yes you can do the same with black beans :)

MSM, how many 2 cup portions did you get out of your $6 bag?

]]> By: Diana http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html/comment-page-1#comment-149043 Diana Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:37:48 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html#comment-149043 Just curious to know your take on Sam's club. I read the Prudent Homemaker's view, but I'd also like to know if you'll be making it a regular stop for your grocery needs. Just curious to know your take on Sam’s club. I read the Prudent Homemaker’s view, but I’d also like to know if you’ll be making it a regular stop for your grocery needs.

]]> By: linda http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html/comment-page-1#comment-149042 linda Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:35:50 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html#comment-149042 I have really enjoyed this baking day. Thanks for sharing it with us. I have really enjoyed this baking day. Thanks for sharing it with us.

]]> By: Rachele http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html/comment-page-1#comment-149041 Rachele Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:31:52 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/10/baking-day-pinto-beans-and-chicken.html#comment-149041 We're big tetrazzini fans here, too. In case you're interested in a variation, we make ours with broccoli and mushrooms instead of peppers, and parmesan cheese instead of cheddar. I also like to add a bit of red wine to the sauce and change up the herbs every so often. When we bake ours up, I add a crumb topping of bread crumbs, butter, and more parmesan cheese. We’re big tetrazzini fans here, too. In case you’re interested in a variation, we make ours with broccoli and mushrooms instead of peppers, and parmesan cheese instead of cheddar. I also like to add a bit of red wine to the sauce and change up the herbs every so often. When we bake ours up, I add a crumb topping of bread crumbs, butter, and more parmesan cheese.

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