beans

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One of my favorite uses is marinating white beans.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Toss a can of drained beans with olive oil, a few strips of lemon peel and an Italian dressing packet, then let everything mingle for half an hour or so.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

He used SNP finances to buy a number of high-end coffee machines and luxury coffee beans.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

I tend to lean toward Gelson’s beans, which I find have a particular flavor I tend to like.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Imagine you have been sent to sell your family’s cow at the market, but instead you trade the cow for a handful of beans.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood