DankDishesByD

Any kind of beans served over rice is a Southern staple. Like any dish that's central to a culture, everyone has their own way of doing it, and everyone believes that their way is the best way. This version of lima beans and rice was taught to me by family, and never fails me. If you look in my freezer at any given day during the year, you will always find a tupperware container filled with beans, and a Ziploc bag on top filled with cooked jasmine rice (because it heats up li

Being gluten free can sometimes be a struggle, especially shopping for things in the bulk aisle - like nuts, plantain chips, etc. Most are processed in a facility with wheat, so if you're extra sensitive like me, that makes the chips a no go. This was exactly what happened to me yesterday, yet I had a sudden serious craving for plantain chips. I made my way to the produce section of the grocery and found fresh plantains on sale. Yep, you guessed what happens next, I bought th

Granola is one of those great things that's perfect for a snack at any time of the day, and adds a perfect crunch to lots of breakfast dishes. I had a free day yesterday and was browsing my pantry and noticed half a bag of oats left among other things and it hit me....GRANOLA! I love granola, but often don't find the time to make my own and end up buying granola at the store. Whenever this happens, I end up spending too much on a bag of granola that doesn't last very long, an