Winner and A Coupon!

WINNER!!!!!   Congratulations to Michelle!  You have won a copy of The Everything Beans Book by Katie Kimball!  Yeah! 

Thanks to everyone else who participated!  If you would like a copy of  "The Everything Beans Book", Katie is offering an exclusive discount to my readers for 20% off!  Enter: NURFAM20 at checkout.  Click  here to buy your copy today and receive a big discount!  Offer ends April 23rd so hurry!

I'm so excited to host a giveaway for Kitchen Stewardship's The Everything Beans Book by Katie Kimball.

Money for us is tight right now.  I have really cut back on the amount of meat I prepare, opting for the affordable, edible egg and beans.  My kids love eggs.  They could have them breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Beans, on the other hand, have been more of a challenge.

Enter Katie's The Everything Beans Book.  I bought it 1) to learn more about how to properly prepare beans and 2) in the hopes that there were some recipes in there my kids would actually eat.  I was not disappointed on either fronts!  

Not only did I learn more about beans, I now have some bean recipes that my kids love!  Yeah!  So far I have made Spaghetti and Pinto Bean Chili, Cheesy White Chicken Chili, Veggie Bean Burritos made with Katie's Dosas, and the Chicken Rice-a-Roni Substitute.  All have been well received by my family.  I love when real food, frugality, and happy, full bellies all come together!  

My four year old's favorite so far has been the Chicken Rice-a-Roni Substitute.  I used Great Northern Beans because it is what I had on hand.  The color was a little dull.  Kidney beans or pintos would have made a more appealing presentation.

My son and I talked about different ways we could make it really colorful.  We decided next time I make it he would help.  He wants to add red pepper, green onions, and carrots.  Do I have a little chef in the making?

Although it is listed in the "Sides" category, I made Chicken Rice-a-Roni Substitute our main dish.  I may try adding some shredded chicken next time too.  If you go by the original recipe, it is a super fast meal, especially if you already have the veggies cut up and sitting in your freezer ready to pull out.

1-2 Tbs. butter or olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped 

1-2 stalks chopped celery

1-2 cloves garlic, minced 

1 c. brown rice

2 c. chicken broth 

1 15-oz. can of black, kidney or other beans, drained and rinsed, or 1 ½-2 c.

cooked dry beans

salt and pepper to taste (Katie suggests about 1 tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. pepper)

In a large pot heat a couple of Tbsp of oil.  Add onion and celery and saute until soft.  Add the garlic and saute for a minute or so longer.

While the celery and onion are cooking, in a separate pan, heat a couple of Tbsp of butter or olive oil, add rice and cook until slightly brown.  This will give it a more authentic Rice-a-Roni texture.  Once the rice is browned, add it to the veggies along with the chicken broth and salt and pepper.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes or until the liquid is just about absorbed.  Add beans and continue to simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.

Mandatory Entry:
For a chance to win this great bean resource you must click here to see The Everything Bean Book at Kitchen Stewardship.  Please leave a comment that you did along with your email address.  I'd hate to draw your entry and have no way of getting in touch!

Want more chances to win?  Here are some extra entries!  Again, please leave your email with at least one of your entry comments. 

1. Read through the table of contents.  Come back and leave a comment about a recipe you'd like to try.
2. Browse the recipes or Monday Missions at Kitchen Stewardship and choose your favorite.
3. Follow Katie on Twitter.
4. Subscribe to Kitchen Stewardship.

Giveaway ends April 17th!  Good luck!

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