Black Beans

Black beans - Contrary to popular belief dry beans are NOT difficult to prepare. I am blessed to call friend one of the most wonderful cooks I have ever known . She is from Nicaragua and seriously can take anything and make it taste like heaven. She taught me how to make the rice and the beans that we eat with our tacos.

The recipes below serves 4.

Beans

1 Bag of dried beans (you can use black, pinto, small red or whatever your fancy)

6 cups of water

5 cloves of garlic

salt to taste (ABSOLUTELY DO NOT SALT THE BEANS TIL THEY ARE SOFT!!!)

Place the above ingredients EXCEPT SALT in a large pot and bring to a boil turn heat down to medium and simmer until the bean is soft (usually about 2 hours depends on stove). Salt to taste and cook about 10 minutes more.