Dense Bean Salad
TikTok's famous dense bean salad is the healthy grab-and-go lunch recipe you've been looking for.
Beanie Weenies
This old-fashioned meal is a New England classic. Beanie weenies are sweet and savory, and best served with a side...
Chili and Cinnamon Rolls
The strange and controversial combination of chili and cinnamon rolls is a Midwest classic. How did they become such an...
Elise Jesse’s Cincinnati Chili
I know chili is widely debated, but one taste of Cincinnati chili has the power to end the debate. It...
Vegan Red Beans and Rice
You'll never miss the meat with this vegan red beans and rice recipe. Filled with aromatics, spices and vegetable broth,...
Huevos Rancheros
Start the day with boldly flavored huevos rancheros, the classic Mexican breakfast of pan-fried tortillas, refried beans, sunny-side up eggs,...
Spicy Cowboy Beans
These spicy cowboy beans are a perfect contribution to a potluck buffet any time of year. Instead of needing hours...
Grilled Chickpea Salad Sandwich
When my mother comes to visit, she enjoys a good old-fashioned chicken salad sandwich. As a vegetarian, I make chickpea...
Baked Cannellini Beans
My sister developed this baked cannellini beans recipe after a Christmas holiday. We were still all together but nobody wanted...
Quick and Healthy Turkey Veggie Soup
I freeze our leftover turkey at the holidays so we can enjoy meals like this year-round. This soup is especially...
Jicama and Black Bean Salad
There are so many colorful items in this black bean salad, there is no need for a garnish. The jicama...
Beef Taco Chili
This is one of my husband's absolute favorite dishes. It was voted best chili at our county's autumn harvest festival....
Black Bean Bulgur Salad
The only cooking in this easy bulgur salad is heating the broth and bulgur. You can adapt the recipe to...
Lentil, Bacon and Bean Soup
This quick soup feels extra cozy with lots of lentils and a touch of smoky, bacony goodness. You might want...
Slow-Cooker Potluck Beans
It was the morning of our family potluck and I still needed something to bring. I threw together this recipe...
White Bean & Chicken Enchilada Soup
I made this soup to please my daughters’ craving for creaminess, my husband’s for spice and mine for white beans....
Spicy Veggie & Lentil Soup
I enjoy this recipe because it’s meatless, inexpensive and simply delicious! You can substitute any vegetables you like—it’s all a...
Black-Eyed Peas with Ham
Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South. Serve the dish as a side with...
Weeknight Taco Soup
This soup turned out delicious on the first try, when I was working without a recipe. You could also add...
Cajun-Style Beans and Sausage
Beans and rice make the perfect meal because they're well-balanced, an excellent source of protein, and easy to prepare. The...
Hearty Sausage Minestrone
As a teacher, I appreciate quick and easy recipes. If I make this for just my husband and me, we...
Chuck Wagon Beans with Sausage
I followed the lead of cooks of Old West cattle ranges to come up with these savory beans. Sweet and...
Slow Cooker Calico Beans
With so many folks moving to meatless or healthier food choices, I decided to remove the meat from the original...
Garden Minestrone
At Italian restaurants, I always order minestrone. After doing many trial-and-error batches, I developed a hearty veggie soup my whole...
Deep-Dish Beef ‘n’ Bean Taco Pizza
My whole family enjoys this dish that tastes like a taco and looks like a deep-dish pizza. The thick tasty...
Vegetarian Pea Soup
I combined several recipes to make my own version of this soup. It was a real favorite when I was...
Steak-n-Vegetable Soup
This weeknight steak soup packs rich flavor into a light broth. My family loves the blend of southwestern flavors. —Rebecca...
Taco Twist Soup
The fun, family-friendly twist in this taco soup is the spiral pasta. I lightened this soup by substituting black beans...
Four-Bean Medley
This side dish always gets compliments. It’s easy to make ahead and simmer in the slow cooker, so it’s super...
Simple Maple Baked Beans
I came up with this recipe in a pinch after running out of baked beans at our oldest daughter's birthday...
Spicy Split Pea Soup
I like to bake a ham just so I can use the leftover bone to make my split pea soup....
