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Spotlight Recipe

John Grisham’s Smoky BBQ Baked Beans

John Grisham’s Smoky BBQ Baked Beans

  • 2 cans (15 oz) navy or pinto beans, drained
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite kind)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove and set aside. Sauté onions in bacon drippings until soft. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, including the bacon. Pour into a baking dish and bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes until bubbly and caramelized on top. Serve warm at your next backyard gathering or cookout.

John Grisham is one of America’s most prolific and beloved authors, best known for turning courtroom drama into gripping bestsellers. Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked as a small town lawyer and served in the Mississippi House of Representatives. His breakout novel, The Firm, launched a string of legal thrillers that have sold over 300 million copies worldwide and inspired numerous film adaptations. Despite his success, Grisham remains grounded in Southern storytelling and continues to champion causes like criminal justice reform and literacy.

Did you Know?

July Is Named After a Real Person

July Is Named After a Real Person

Did you know July was named after Julius Caesar? In 44 BC, the Roman Senate renamed the month in his honor because it was the month of his birth. Prior to that, it was known simply as Quintilis, meaning “fifth month” in Latin. (The Roman calendar originally started in March!) So every July 1st, you're technically stepping into a month of historic legacy, no toga required.

Printing Quiz

If your printer says “Yield,” what they really mean is…

A. Slow down in the parking lot
B. The total number of usable pieces from a print run
C. Surrender and drop your sword, Sir Customer!

Answer: B

Definition: In printing, yield refers to the actual number of finished, usable pieces produced from a print run—after accounting for trimming, errors, or setup waste. It’s an essential part of planning quantity and cost.