If you are in need of an easy side dish or a protein packed base for meal prepping, this is a great recipe for you. A simple combination of black beans, corn, fresh cilantro, lime juice and rice brings brightness to any plate. Cilantro Rice & Black Beans go great with any protein – chicken, fish, beef or pork. It is also so good you can eat it all on its own.
Cilantro Rice & Black Beans
The method for making this dish soap key to success. If you dont add the beans and corn at the right time, they will not warm up enough AND the rice will be over or under cooked. You want to have enough water still in the pan to make stirring easy but the rice needs to be mostly cooked through.
Cilantro Rice & Black Beans
Substitutes and Variations:
You could swap out the black beans for pinto beans if you prefer, as well as red beans. I like to use jasmine rice for this recipe but you could also use long grain rice or basmati rice. Again, I like sweet corn but you could also use white corn.
In a large pot over medium high heat, add rice, salt and water. Bring just to a Bubble, then reduce heat to medium and cover pot. Let cook for 15 minutes.
Remove lid and add black beans, corn and lime juice. Gently stir to combine and then replace the lid and let cook another 5 minutes. NOTE: there should still be a small amount of liquid in the rice when you add beans and corn.
Remove pot from heat and remove lid from pot. Fold in the chopped cilantro and replace the lid. Let rest for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice and serving.
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Welcome to this week’s Weekly Wrap-up and Blog Link-up.
It’s a new year at the Senior Salon Pit Stop and it’s time to vroom-vroom to all the great posts that everyone is creating all around the the blogosphere! Scroll down to check out my Weekly Wrap-up along with my Featured posts from the previous Pit Stop!
What’s been going on at Homemade on a Weeknight?
This week our next batch of meat chickens arrived under the watchful eye of our aussiedoodle. Each spring we start with 50 birds that we raise to about 16 weeks old and then process for meat. We try to do this teo times each year.
What have you been up to this past week?
Just #ICYMI – one of the most popular recipes from the blog this last week was this Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
In case you missed it, here are the recipes that I shared to the blog this week:
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This might sound weird, but I know I’m not the only one…I read cookbooks like novels. I love to read them cover to cover. You can learn many little things from different kitchens, cooks, chefs, and cultures from around the world. Well written cookbooks flow like a story. They start with a good foundation of learning about the author and chef of the book. They give you some ground rules about techniques that are used throughout the recipes. My bookshelves are loaded with cookbooks from all over the world – from celebrity chefs to self-published home cooks, like myself. I have pulled together some pretty good cookbooks I found on Amazon, and new finds for you to check out.
Mega-bestselling author Tieghan Gerard is busier than ever—always creating recipes, taking photographs, and collaborating with friends. In her fourth cookbook, she returns with a collection of more than 120 recipes that reflect the way she cooks now: simple ingredients, easy to get on the table, short on time yet big on flavor.
Having cooked for her large family from a young age, Tieghan loves the feeling of sharing great food—and now she wants to share that feeling with you. This collection leans into the comfort food she’s known for, but with an eye toward getting it ready in a hurry. With many recipes doable in one pot or pan, most in under forty-five minutes, and a more-is-more focus on flavor (but not ingredients), you’ll be feasting fast. Start your day with Maple Bacon Pancakes with Bourbon Maple Syrup, snack on Cheesy Roasted Shallot Bread, and make Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Bang Bang Sauce your family’s new favorite. Enjoy delicious twists like Sheet Pan Mac & Cheese with All the Crispy Edges, and, of course, finish it all off with something sweet, like a Dark Chocolate Pistachio Cake with Cream Cheese Icing.
From Everyday Classics to Global Favorites — Optimized for Soup Makers, Slow Cookers & Stovetop
The Holidays are over. It is time to reset, nourish, and warm up.
Whether you are looking to kickstart your 2026 health goals, master your new Soup Maker, or simply find comfort in a bowl after a long winter day, One Hundred Bowls is your definitive guide to the ultimate comfort food.
This is not just a collection of recipes; it is a high-performance kitchen companion designed for real life. From 30-minute weeknight fixes to slow-simmered weekend projects, these 100 recipes are crafted to turn simple ingredients into extraordinary meals.
Rediscover the art of cooking and eating communally with a beautiful, simple collection of meals for friends and family.
With her dinner series Sunday Suppers, Karen Mordechai celebrates the magic of gathering, bringing together friends and strangers to connect over the acts of cooking and sharing meals. For those who yearn to connect around the table, Karen’s simple, seasonally driven recipes, evocative photography, and understated styling form a road map to creating community in their own kitchens and in offbeat locations. This collection of gatherings will inspire a sense of adventure and community for both the novice and experienced cook alike.
Known for her incredibly approachable, slimmed-down, and outrageously delicious recipes, Erin Clarke is the creator of the smash-hit food blog in the healthy-eating blogosphere, Well Plated by Erin. Clarke’s site welcomes millions of readers, and with good reason: Her recipes are fast, budget-friendly, and clever; she never includes an ingredient you can’t find in a regular supermarket or that isn’t essential to a dish’s success, and she hacks her recipes for maximum nutrition by using the “stealthy healthy” ingredient swaps she’s mastered so that you don’t lose an ounce of flavor.
written by yours truly. This is was first cookbook, which I self-published and truly loved writing. It a collection of over 100 recipes that my family has loved over the years. It is a starting point for my foray into the cookbook authorship world and one I hope to follow up soon!
The only Dutch oven cookbook you’ll ever need—with 150 recipes for delicious one pot meals, plus expert-approved product recommendations and Dutch oven cooking hacks!
A Dutch oven is the most versatile pot in your kitchen: a soup pot, a deep fryer, a braiser, a roaster, an enclosed bread oven, and the perfect vessel for one pot meals. So don’t push your Dutch oven to the back of the cabinet—learn how to put it to work every day in 150 delicious recipes!
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It doesnt get more classic home cooking than a fully loaded cheeseburger. This one is served up smashburger style with a simple burger sauce, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. If you are looking for your go to – “I need a Burger” – solution, you found it! This Classic Bacon Cheeseburger has got everything to make your family happy.
Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
This is a bit of a less is more type recipe. You want to get good beef so you don’t have to add too much seasoning. A good bun so you just have to toast it up. Decent sliced cheddar so it gets melty and gooey. And nice fresh produce that you can just slice up and serve.
Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
Substitutes and Variations:
Since each burger has to be built on its own, everyone can have it their way – add all the things or omit what you don’t want. You can do plain ketchup instead of the sauce. You could add in some pickles if that’s your favorite burger topping. You can also make this with ground pork or turkey. Just add a little oil to the pan if using turkey, so it will crisp up a little.
Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
Suggestions for Sides:
As with any burger – a fried potato item is always a good idea for the side. You can do waffle cut, crinkle cut, Shoestring, steak, curly or regular fries. Heck you can even go tater tots if thats what you like. This burger also is great with some nice potato salad or pasta salad.
Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
Tools that may make this recipe easier:
There are just three special type things I would say are needed to make these burgers. You are going to want a food scoop to portion your ground meat evenly into the 12 patties. You are going to need parchment paper (either precut in 4-5inch squares or by the roll and you cut it). And you are going to want a hand mandolin to cut your onions super thin for best flavor!
In a bowl, thoroughly combine ground beef with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder. Use a 2 inch food scoop to form into 12 balls.
Place each ball between two 6inch pieces of parchment and use a heavy pan or burger press to flatten out. Repeat with remaining ball.
In a frying pan over medium high heat, add bacon. Cook until crispy and then remove to paper towel covered plate.
In a wide flat pan or on a flat top griddle, over medium high heat, add 2 or 4 (depending on available space) flattened patties. Let cook for about 3 minutes then flip and smash down again. Cook another 3 minutes and then place a slice of cheese on each patty. Cover with lid and let melt for a minute then add 3 pieces of bacon on top of each patty. Stack two patties together and remove from pan. Repeat with remaining burgers.
Build the burger – smear top bun with fry sauce. Place a piece of lettuce then two slices of tomato and some onion to the bottom bun. The place the double cheese burger on top, adding two or three pieces of bacon. Lastly add top bun and pressing down slightly.
In a small bowl, add water and sugar. Stir until most of the sugar is dissolved. Then add yeast packets. Let sit to bloom for about 10 minutes. (should be foamy)
In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and beaten egg. Pour in bloomed yeast. Mix together until a dough forms. Knead for about 5 minutes. Then add half of the softened butter and knead into dough for another 5 minutes. Cover bowl with plastic wrap (or a bowl cover). Place in a warm place (countertop or proofing drawer), to rise for about and hour. It should double in size.
Turn dough out on lightly floured surface and punch out most of the air. Then use bench scrapper (or knife) to portion into 16 equal pieces. Roll each between your palms into round balls. Line out on a parchment paper covered baking sheet. Cover again with plastic wrap (or a clean kitchen towel) and let proof again, until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 350degF.
Melt remaining butter. Once buns are done proofing, remove plastic wrap and brush each with melted butter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Place in oven to bake for 30 minutes (or until golden brown).
Remove from oven and move immediately to a cooling rack. Let cool at least 15 minutes before slicing in half to use to make burgers or sandwiches.
I love to link up my posts to lots of blogs around the internet – check out this Ultimate Handy Linky Party List to find some of the places I share to!
Estelle Forrest self-published this cookbook after a lot of playing around in the kitchen. You can purchase your own copy here:
A great place to come, share your blog posts and make new friends.
We are so glad you are here with us each week.
I am so excited to be a part of the Home Matters Linky Party Team! I have been participating for quite some time and am eager to make some more contributions to this party. A little about me – I’m a Wife and Mom. My husband, four kids, 5 dogs and 75+ chickens (and counting) all currently live in the rural Montana. We are embarking on the adventure of a lifetime as we live out our dreams of being Homesteaders! Like the name implies – I love to make homemade meals every night of the week for my family. I care about what types of things we are eating and I like to try new things. This blog is all about sharing those journeys and adventures with you.
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I love to combine fruit flavors to make interesting beverages. Especially if I can put together fresh cut fruit with fruit juice to get the best of both worlds. This particular cocktail is perfect for a bridal or baby shower as its lighter with prosecco instead of a harder stronger alcohol. Pineapple Pomegranate Prosecco Smash is going to be a favorite all spring long and well into the summer months.
Pineapple Pomegranate Prosecco Smash
If you are not familiar with Prosecco it is basically the Italian version of champagne. The main difference (other than the region its from) is that Prosecco is produced in by the tank while champagne is produced by the bottle. It is a sparkling white wine that provides the bubbles of a fun drink.
Pineapple Pomegranate Prosecco Smash
Substitutes and Variations:
If you want to make this a mocktail, you can use club soda or lemon-lime soda in place of the Prosecco. If you want to make it a little stronger, you can use a combination of vodka and lemon-lime soda in place of the Prosecco.
Pineapple Pomegranate Prosecco Smash
Suggestions for Sides:
As I mentioned above, this is a lovely drink for a Shower. You can make a pitcher of it and let people pour as they like. It goes great with light refreshing finger foods as well as a backyard bbq type situation.
Pineapple Pomegranate Prosecco Smash
Tools that may make this recipe easier:
While it’s not necessary, you can use special ice molds to make drinks a little more fun. You can use round molds or big square molds. I find that the silicone ones are the easiest to use. You also could use a double sided shot glass – also called a jigger – to make measuring out the portions simpler.
This recipe either makes one drink (using ounces) or a pitcher of 8(ish) drinks (using cups).
In a mixer glass combine pomegranate juice, lime juice, and prosecco.
In a glass place a few pieces of pineapple, smashing them with a spoon to release some of the juices. Add ice to the glass, then pour the mixture over the ice. Then add a chunk of pineapple to the rim of each glass.
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Estelle Forrest self-published this cookbook after a lot of playing around in the kitchen. You can purchase your own copy here:
Welcome to this week’s Weekly Wrap-up and Blog Link-up.
It’s a new year at the Senior Salon Pit Stop and it’s time to vroom-vroom to all the great posts that everyone is creating all around the the blogosphere! Scroll down to check out my Weekly Wrap-up along with my Featured posts from the previous Pit Stop!
What’s been going on at Homemade on a Weeknight?
We had an exciting week on the homestead – we hatched out a duckling! We have named it Mal – which is either short for Mallory or Malcolm. We won’t know for sure if its a he or a she until about 2 weeks. But I think it will be Malcolm. We have a few more duck eggs in the incubator that we will know about in anout two weeks.
What have you been up to this past week?
Just #ICYMI – one of the most popular recipes from the blog this last week was Dutch Oven Baked Beans – perfect for all those potlucks and backyard bbqs filling up your calendar now that spring has sprung!
Dutch Oven Baked Beans
In case you missed it, here are the recipes that I shared to the blog this week:
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Spring may have entered rural Montana like a lamb…we have still had several days with temps below freezing and even a fair bit of snow fall. Though none of it has really stuck around more than a day. That said we are all looking forward to a bountiful Spring as we sow the seeds and plant the plants. I have looked at the page views and stats to check out the popular recipes posts from last month. There are no surprises here – at least for me, maybe you missed one of these posts? Either way I hope you enjoy checking out the Five #MostPopularRecipes of Last Month – MAR-2026. It is a countdown, so be sure to scroll to end of this post to see #1!
When I am building sandwiches, wraps, and burgers, I am always thinking about layers. How can I layer together flavors on flavors to build the ultimate bite. I love to have a vinegary bite in most things along with something with texture. That’s why this Quick Kraut is such a good recipe to have in your recipe box.
Sometimes a meal calls for an appetizer. Or, like we do at our house, need an idea for your next Appetizer Night! These Simple Cheese Straws are the perfect addition to any appetizer menu. They are light and flaky while still being cheesy. And the best part – they take only a few minutes to make and few more minutes to bake! That makes them great along side a dinner when you want something more than just garlic bread.
Not everything named Breakfast has to be served at breakfast time. We have breakfast for lunch or dinner quite frequently. These Quick Breakfast Wraps are perfect for any meal of the day, super easy to make and a great on the go recipe. They are also really great for camping or to make ahead.
Making my own spice blends has been a hobby of mine for some time. I really like to play around with different flavors and see how they come together. I also really like to be able to control the amount of salt, fillers and other preservatives that go into the spice blends I use in cooking. Recently I have been trying to make my own deli meats so that we have what we want to hand. In the process of that endeavor I have come up with a really great Roast Beef Spice Blend that works for making deli style meat or a Sunday Supper centerpiece.
I don’t usually make recipes that require a super specialized piece of cooking equipment (except maybe slow cookers), but I am so in love with my Blackstone griddle, I can’t help it. For the most part the other things I have made thus far can be made on the stove top, however this Blackstone Cowboy Stir-Fry really does the need the wide open flat space of the griddle. It is a total game changer for making meals like this for the whole family at once. By the by – this is not an ad for Blackstone products at all – my hubs got me one for my birthday this year and I just love it so very much.
I hope you have enjoyed looking back on the Five Most Popular Recipes from March 2026. Was there one that you missed?
Estelle Forrest self-published this cookbook after a lot of playing around in the kitchen. You can purchase your own copy here:
Celebrating an anniversary with a homemade dinner is such a romantic idea. Cook food your significant other loves, light a few candles and create a night to remember.
Ditch the expensive restaurants.
Seriously.
Apart from costing way more than necessary and filling up an entire day just travelling to your reservation, restaurants are annoying.
Want to know why…
Your dining area doesn’t need to be interrupted by a waiter asking if you’d like to order dessert. You can pour your own wine and spend as much time on each course as you like. You have full control. Plus when you cook at home, you could even save some money to buy your significant other a romantic gift to go with dinner. How about a sparkling 10 carat diamond ring?
Here are five simple steps to plan the perfect homemade anniversary dinner.
Contents show
Why a Homemade Anniversary Dinner Beats Going Out
Planning the Perfect Anniversary Menu
Setting The Scene For Romance
The Gift To Pair With Dinner
Mistakes To Avoid
Wrapping Things Up
Why a Homemade Anniversary Dinner Beats Going Out
Did you know most couples don’t celebrate their anniversary by going out to eat?
The majority skip the crowded restaurants and cook at home.
That’s right. According to a recent 2024 survey by Truly Experiences, only 44% of couples ate at a restaurant for their anniversary.
Since it’s clearly the unpopular choice, there must be a good reason couples are cooking at home.
Imagine not having to worry about noisy restaurants or feeling rushed to get off your table. You can cook your significant others favourite meals and make the night as long or as short as you want.
Here’s the thing about dining in…
Every detail of the night can be curated by you. Need some background music? Slip on your favourite playlist. Prefer softer lighting? Light a few candles.
There’s no wrong way to cook at home. And if you want to go all out you can even create a romantic atmosphere with flowers and fine wine.
Of course, you should also plan to give a gift with dinner. Whether that’s a luxurious box of chocolates or a decadent diamond anniversary band.
When you really want to wow your partner on milestone anniversaries like the 10th, 20th or 25th, couples browse through a variety of 10 carat diamond rings to find the perfect ring to celebrate the occasion.
Imagine your partner’s reaction when you give them a gorgeous 10 plus carat diamond ring to go alongside your delicious home cooked anniversary dinner. Now that’s a night they’ll never forget.
Planning The Perfect Anniversary Menu
First things first. You have to plan what you’re going to cook.
Okay so the food doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, it shouldn’t be.
The last thing you want is to spend the entire night stressing in the kitchen. When cooking at home for your anniversary, keep things simple, but delicious.
Planning out your menu couldn’t be easier. Start with choosing three things to cook.
An appetiser.
A main course.
A dessert.
From there, build your menu around meals that you’ll both enjoy. Keep things light for the appetiser and simple for dessert. That way you can wow your spouse with a nice meal for the main course.
Once you know what you’re going to cook, do as much preparation as possible before the big day. Chop vegetables ahead of time and marinate meats the day before.
More prep work means less work on the day. Which means you can spend more time relaxing with your significant other.
Setting The Scene For Romance
Fine dining restaurants are full of forks and fancy table settings.
But you don’t have to be fancy at home.
Creating a romantic setting is easy and doesn’t need to cost very much at all. All it takes is some thoughtful details.
Here are a couple.
Light candles.
Put out some fresh flowers.
Play some background music.
That’s right. It’s really that simple.
Dim the lights, light some candles and your home is instantly transformed into a romantic dining spot.
Hang some flowers on your table and create a cute playlist beforehand. Things will feel instantaneously more romantic when your favourite songs are playing in the background.
Here are some extra tips you might not have thought of.
Use nice plates and glasses. Not ones you’d typically use every day.
Iron a table cloth or grab a clean table runner.
Set the table with nicely folded napkins.
Pick out a nice bottle of wine to pair with dinner.
Again, little details like this let your partner know you’ve put time and effort into making this night special.
Don’t blow dinner by having your dining room look like a tornado hit it.
Of course, there’s always nice to include a little something something with dinner.
Most couples wait until dessert to give gifts with dinner. It works perfectly for anniversary celebrations.
This year, consider giving your partner a stunning anniversary gift they’ll love.
If you’re celebrating a milestone anniversary like the 10th, 25th or 50th you might even consider going big. Jewelry, keepsakes and experiences make for great gifts any year.
10 Carat Diamond Anniversary Rings are excellent for celebrating milestone anniversaries.
Give your gift along with dessert. It’ll keep the flow of the night going and feel like less of a chore than giving a gift before dinner.
Pro Tip: Make sure you have everything wrapped beforehand. Searching for a missing gift wrapper during dinner is sure to ruin the mood.
Mistakes To Avoid
Thinking about cooking at home for your anniversary but don’t know where to start?
Don’t let these common mistakes ruin your dinner when preparing food at home.
Cooking something new for the first time.
Your anniversary isn’t the time to try and cook something that could go wrong.
Sticking with food you know how to cook takes the stress out of dinner. That way if something unexpected happens you’ll be prepared.
Over-complicating recipes.
3 courses is more than enough.
You don’t need to make yourself overwhelmed by cooking ten different dishes.
Not timing yourself.
Make sure each dish is timed correctly. You don’t want to cook the entire meal just to have things get cold before serving.
Forgotten dietary preferences.
Making seafood stuffed filet mignon just because it looks fancy isn’t a good idea if your spouse hates seafood.
Keep the other person’s preferences in mind when planning the menu.
Putting off cleanup.
Clean as you cook whenever possible. The last thing you want to do is spend time cleaning up after dinner is finished.
Wrapping Things Up
Congratulations, you’re going to cook your significant other the best anniversary dinner they’ve ever had.
Keep this article bookmarked so you can come back to it anytime. Each anniversary is special, so make sure to celebrate them how you’d like.
Need a quick recap?
Keep the food simple and cook things you know how to make.
Set the mood with candles, music and flowers.
Gift your spouse a beautiful present with dessert.
Don’t overcomplicate dinner.
Enjoy yourself, don’t stress.
Hopefully by following these tips you won’t make any common mistakes. Remember, anniversaries should be enjoyed by both parties.
Homemade dinners are romantic because they’re from the heart. Put your heart into this dinner and your anniversary won’t be forgotten anytime soon.
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We are so glad you are here with us each week.
I am so excited to be a part of the Home Matters Linky Party Team! I have been participating for quite some time and am eager to make some more contributions to this party. A little about me – I’m a Wife and Mom. My husband, four kids, 5 dogs and 75+ chickens (and counting) all currently live in the rural Montana. We are embarking on the adventure of a lifetime as we live out our dreams of being Homesteaders! Like the name implies – I love to make homemade meals every night of the week for my family. I care about what types of things we are eating and I like to try new things. This blog is all about sharing those journeys and adventures with you.
Now on to this week’s party! I can’t wait to see you there.
Please take some time to poke around and visit some of the other links.
Please take some time to check out your hosts and co-hosts on social media.
We appreciate the variety of blogs on the www; however, the Home Matters Party is for links on matters of the HOME. Please link accordingly.
We ask that you do not add other Linky Parties, Blog Hops, or Giveaways–unless you begin the party with a new project, recipe or post.
On the same note, please do not add links of an extremist, political or strong controversial nature. (The hosts and co-hosts read each and every blog post linked and will contact you directly if you have linked something that does not fit into the realm of the party.)
With your help, we can continue to grow the Home Matters Party! Thank you!
We are looking for Co-Hosts. Help us Rock this party! If you are interested, please contact Donna at radforddesignstudio@gmail.com.
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