COOKING WITH BEaNS
Storage
Store dry beans in a cool, dry place in airtight containers.
Prep Tip
Always sort and rinse your dried beans, checking for any remaining material from the farm.
Seasonality
Michigan beans are available year-round!
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Everyday Beans & Broth
Sheridan Acres is an heirloom dry bean farm in Ubly, MI. Try their recipe for Beans and Broth!
Beet Black Bean Dip
Try this Beet Black Bean Dip from Northwoods Test Kitchen at any point of the year!
Michigan Deer Camp Chili in a Crockpot
Is Opening Day a bank holiday in your corner of Michigan? Our easy crockpot recipe for Venison Chili is ready for you when you get out of the cold!
Carnitas Tacos with Garden Fiesta Rice
Ready to eat local? See a sneak peak of a recipe from our 2023 Local Food Guide: Carnitas Tacos with Garden Fiesta Rice from Cold Creek Farm in Benzonia!
Creamy Bean & Kale Soup
Make sure to add this great soup to the menu to use up any freezer stock of green beans or kale!
Black Eyed Peas and Collard Greens in Coconut Milk with Blue Cornbread
‘Dishes like this remind us to prioritize feeding our souls while we feed our bodies.’ Try this recipe for hearty winter ingredients!
Rad.ish Vegan Papas Chorizo Burrito
Try this recipe for vegan Papas Chorizo Burritos from Rad.ish, formerly of Traverse City!
Bean ‘Party’ with Smoked Whitefish
Have a party for lunch with this recipe, which uses Michigan dry beans, whitefish and year-round produce.
Indigenous Chopped Challenge : Pinto Pumpkin Cake
This year, I decided to try using traditional ingredients in new ways. I created this Pumpkin Pinto Cake recipe for the bean category in the Indigenous Chopped Challenge. As an aspiring Indigenous Chef and founder of my catering business; Makwa Niwiisin, the purpose...
Soup for the Soul: Ham & Whitefish Soup
During holiday debates about featured proteins, I’ve always been open minded – as long as it wasn’t ham. Recently at a food-tasting of Case Country Farm meats at the Marquette Food Co-op, I sampled a piece in apprehension and was instantly hooked as it melted in...