Little Frugal Homestead on MSN

Cozy bean recipes that make dinner affordable and easy

Beans are a simple staple that can turn everyday dinners into something warm and comforting without stretching your budget.
Downsizing Dinner on MSN

Slow cooker dinners that make themselves while you relax

Slow cooker meals are a welcome break on busy days because they work quietly in the background while you enjoy some free time ...

The 15 Easiest Slow-Cooker Recipes With 5 Ingredients or Less

There's something to be said for going back to basics and keeping things easy. We've gathered some of our favorite slow ...

You Just Got a Slow Cooker—Here are the 13 Healthy Recipes to Make First

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

‘The Pioneer Woman’: Ree Drummond’s Slow Cooker Baked Beans Recipe Is a Summer Go-To

Drummond shared the steps for making her baked beans recipe on an episode of The Pioneer Woman. She soaked dried navy beans overnight, drained them, and covered the beans with fresh water in a pot.
The Spokesman-Review

Community Cookbook: Turning dried beans into slow cookin’ delicious dishes

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 ...
AOL

6 Health Benefits of Pinto Beans—and 7 Recipes to Try

"Pinto beans are a type of legume and a nutrient-packed powerhouse," Kathleen Garcia-Benson, RDN, CSSD, LD, NASM-CPT, NBC-HWC, a registered dietitian with Top Nutrition Coaching. "While they are ...