On 05 Feb 2005 16:04:12 -0800, Mike Kupfer > wrote:

>Damsel in dis Dress > writes:
>
>> Use the leftover beer to cook pinto beans. You won't be sorry.
>
>Does that work well with other beans, or just pintos?

I'm not sure. I've only tried it with pintos. I use the dried ones. I
start them as usual, but when it's time to add more water, I dump in a can
of beer instead. I don't recall how I season it. Changes from batch to
batch, but you want salt, pepper, maybe a bay leaf. Whatever floats your
boat.

I cook them until they're soft, but still look like beans, and I serve them
with shredded cheddar on top. Magnificent!

Carol
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"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_