Originally Posted by
SeamsSoSimple
I received this tip from a friend: when making a big pot of vegetable soup, add flavor and fiber by stirring in a canned of refried beans. I use fat-free. No one ever guesses it's there, but it adds a bit of body to the soup.
Oh, this is a great idea! Wonder if my DH would notice.... He does not like beans, while I love them.
DH always stirs mustard into chili.
I make my own vanilla extract, have for many years (before the beans became ridiculously expensive!) and we love it. DH is allergic to almonds, so do not use almond extract.