Foodie Fridays & Weekend Fare

First, the random winner of our big giveaway this week is SARAH! Congratulations!
She said:
-I loved this salmon recipe: http://thecooksnextdoor.com/2010/09/09/off-the-shelf-september-magazines/
-I subscribe on google reader
-I am part of the Facebook group

Today, I'm sharing another international recipe that we enjoyed! It was quick and easy and I didn't make nearly enough - we scraped the bottom of the pan. :)



Belizean Beans & Rice
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1 can kidney beans
2 cups water
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1 garlic cloves, minced 
 salt and pepper
1 pinch thyme
1 cups white rice
1 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon olive oil (to saute onion and garlic)

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil. Add kidney beans, water, rice, salt, pepper, thyme, and coconut milk. Cover and cook over a low flame until rice is done. Make sure to stir it occasionally.

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FOODIE FRIDAYS

Welcome to another edition of Foodie Fridays! There is so much we can learn and share from one another! We hope you will find this feature encouraging and inspiring.

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Hope you have fun, meet new people, learn a few things, feel encouraged, and find inspiration as you cook, bake, and entertain!