Tag Archives: black beans

Chilli beef with a cornbread crust

I often make chilli once the weather chills down, usually I serve it with rice or flatbreads. This time, I made a cornbread crust and baked it on top of the chilli; it’s a bit like a cornbread cobbler. It … Continue reading

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Black bean soup with salsa

Maybe because dried black beans aren’t the number one shopping item for hoarders, I found packs of them still on the shelves. Black soup doesn’t look or sound very appetising but, trust me, this is one of the most delicious soups … Continue reading

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Lamb and spinach curry with black beans

I used to make this delicious lamb and spinach curry with raw lamb neck fillet but it’s actually a really good way to use up leftover roast lamb instead of making something more traditional like shepherd’s pie.  It’s important to … Continue reading

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Suffolk venison chilli with black beans

As regular readers of the Pigeon Cottage blog will know, I’m having a bit of a love affair with venison at the moment. It has a wonderfully rich, meaty flavour, it’s lower in fat and cholesterol than beef and it … Continue reading

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