Monday, February 14, 2011

Kidney Bean Relish

I was at my sister's house for Thanksgiving last year. On the appetizer table, I was surprised to see Kidney Bean Relish from Century House in Peabody, MA. I love that stuff! We get it every time we go there. Which is pretty often. I love the Mussels Margueray... the Steak Tips are great too... as is the Lobster Pie! Actually... I noticed online they are pretty well known for their breakfasts. I'll have to give that a try next time I'm in town! Anyway... they used to serve the Kidney Bean Relish with Crackers free, at every table. It's not free anymore, actually it's not even on the menu. But you can still order (and pay for) it, which we always do. But you can also buy it in their Epicurean Shoppe, which boasts, "delightful selection of our most delicious dishes, oven-ready to take home, lets you have a healthy home-style meal in less than a half hour!" If you've picked up the Kidney Bean Relish, it won't even take that long. You just have to remove the lid and enjoy. But since I no longer live anywhere near Peabody, I had to try to recreate it. And I think I have it pretty close!

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Kidney Bean Relish
1 (16 oz) can kidney beans, drained & rinsed
1/2 C sour cream
2 TBLS red onion, finely chopped
2 TBLS thousand island dressing
1 TBLS +1 tsp prepared horseradish
1 small clove garlic, grated
2 shakes of Tabasco sauce
1 or 2 shakes worcestershire sauce

Combine all ingredients, gently so you don't crush the beans. Refrigerate several hours, overnight is best. Enjoy on buttery crackers.

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That's it! So easy & tasty!
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7 comments:

  1. Patti T.February 14, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Sounds very different but also good.

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  2. FaridaFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Great Blog and Great Post love your pics.

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  3. teresaFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    what a yummy dish! i'd love to try this.

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  4. The Moon MuseFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    YUM! You had me at horseradish :)

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  5. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Ohh i had something similar but without the thousand island dressing. The add looks great!

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  6. JenniferFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Wow that is the oddest thing I have seen, I have never heard of it but it sounds yummy. My husband is a bean fiend!

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  7. ios1000March 11, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    As i finish my container of Kidney Bean Relish from the Century House i found your recipe. I will have to try it :)The things i see different from yours and theirs is this. The ingredient list on the Century Houses is:
    Kidney Beans, Mayonaise, Relish, Eggs, Onions, Celery, Horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, spices.
    Maybe this will help you nail it down :)

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