Bean Vegetable Soup

This black beans soup is healthy, quick and easy to make. 

Tomato Feta Cheese Basil Salad

This is a great salad for summer time when tomatoes are at their best and you can easily find fresh basil. 

Brazilian Black Beans

Black beans are a staple in Rio de Janeiro where I am from. When I worked at the 'Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro' (American School of Rio de Janeiro) I remember that black beans and rice were an option every day, despite what the main menu was. The Americans teaching there quickly learned to love black beans.