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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

January 15, 2023 by TheRunawaySpoon Leave a Comment

One of my favorite party pieces when I was young and just starting to entertain was a tortilla soup, with a recipe from a Junior League cookbook. It was nothing but cans, jars and packets and pre-cooked ingredients, but I loved it, and I loved the interactive aspect of the meal. I made the soup and everyone could pile on the toppings to their heart’s desire. It was fun and … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup with Rum and Citrus

January 21, 2018 by The Runaway Spoon Leave a Comment

Slow Cooker soups are one of winters greatest treats. For very little effort, you get big results, with the added bonus of a house that smells deliciously of warmth and comfort. And in the middle of winter, this black bean version has a tropical, sunny profile that perks things up considerably. Add some colorful toppings and everything will seem brighter. This soup is hearty … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup with Rum and Citrus

Spicy Chorizo, Pumpkin and Black Bean Chili

October 16, 2011 by The Runaway Spoon 3 Comments

I love a good pumpkin dish for Halloween, and this one hits all the right notes.  It’s easy to make, reheats well after a busy night trick-or-treating and is packed full of flavor.  It is also a Halloween appropriate blend of orange and black!  And chili is always a crowd pleaser, and extra fun for a gathering if you provide fun toppings to customize each bowl … [Read more...] about Spicy Chorizo, Pumpkin and Black Bean Chili

Tuxedo Chili

January 2, 2011 by The Runaway Spoon 6 Comments

Here we are again. The days are cold and a little gloomy, the holidays are over, and it is time for hunkering down at home. Right about now, I imagine everyone is craving a nice big bowl of warm, comforting goodness. It’s always nice to have a little twist on a classic, and mine is this creamy chicken chili with the added touch of black beans along with the white – that’s why … [Read more...] about Tuxedo Chili

Cuban Corn and Black Bean Salad

August 31, 2009 by The Runaway Spoon 4 Comments

I always offer to bring a dish when people invite me over, and when they take the offer up, I sometimes get a little flustered trying to come up with something new and different.  This salad has been my staple this summer, when I grill out or when asked to bring something along.  So next time it’s your turn to bring a salad or a side dish to a barbecue (or just doing it for … [Read more...] about Cuban Corn and Black Bean Salad

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