Rice and Beans

The Queen of Beans™ makes the most flavorful Southern and Portuguese stewed beans from scratch⁠—the perfect accompaniment with rice to spicy chicken, or as a hearty meal of their own!

In addition to her Southern African ancestry—Tara is half-Nigerian, has Gullah-Geechee roots along the coastal Carolinas as well as Louisiana Cajun and Creole ancestry. This chef knows rice.

Red Beans and Rice

Southern Soup Beans

Ham and Beans

Feijão Preto com Laranja, a zesty Portuguese
black bean stew brightened with fresh oranges

Hoppin' John (Black-Eyed Peas and Rice)

Cajun Red Beans from scratch

Red Beans and Rice with Andouille

Basmati Rice

Portuguese Rice and Beans

Saffron Rice with Peas and Roasted Red Peppers