Drive-Thru Chili
I don't eat a lot of fast food but when I do I try to pick things that are fairly healthy. I found that Wendy's chili is actually one of the healthiest items on their menu. So when I needed to bring chili to a potluck, I tried to recreate Wendy's recipe and I think it got it pretty close. —Margo Zoerner, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Pressure-Cooker Andouille Red Beans and Rice
Once my husband's favorite New Orleans takeout closed, I challenged myself to develop a tasty red beans and rice recipe...
Dry-Rub Grilled Pork Chops over Cannellini Greens
My family was not a huge fan of pork until I tried this pork chops and green beans recipe. Feel...
Vegetarian Chili
Vegetarian skillet chili screams comfort food to me. This recipe makes me feel warm and fuzzy, and it's loved by...
Instant Pot Chili con Carne
Although multicookers can’t replace every tool in the kitchen, they sure are coming close. Chili con carne is one of...
Bonnie’s Chili
This chili is incredibly easy to make, and has a surprising depth of flavor for something that comes together in...
Beefy Minestrone
I know lots of minestrone recipes don't contain meat, but my husband thinks a meal is only a meal if...
Pressure-Cooker Turkey Chili
I've taken my mother's milder recipe for chili and made it thicker and more robust. It's a favorite, especially in...
Pressure-Cooker Manchester Stew
While in college, I studied abroad. A vegetarian at the time, I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious and diverse...
Pressure-Cooker Beef and Beans
This deliciously spicy steak and beans over rice will have friends asking for more. It's a favorite in my recipe...
Ham and White Bean Soup
I came up with this recipe when I wanted to make dinner in the slow cooker but didn't have time...
Herbed Tuna and White Bean Salad
This is a quick and delicious salad that can be made special for guests—or yourself—by grilling fresh tuna steaks instead...
Sweet-Sour Vegetable Salad
This marinated medley using canned veggies is excellent for potlucks, accompanied by yeast rolls, cornbread muffins or Parmesan cheese squares....
Southwestern Bean Dip
Just by using different types of beans, you can make this dip as spicy as you like it. My family...
Macaroni Bean Salad
Two types of store-bought beans, a convenient can of olives and lots of cheese make this easy pasta salad, shared...
Contest-Winning Easy Minestrone
This minestrone soup recipe is special to me because it’s one of the few dinners my entire family loves. And...
Calico Bean Casserole
To round out any fireside meal. Evelyn Pedersen of West Concord, Minnesota shares her hearty, meaty bean casserole. "Serve it...
Smoky Beans
These beans are a perfect side dish to almost any meal. Try serving them with your favorite grilled meat! —Pat...
Red Beans and Rice Mix
Since there's food galore during the holidays themselves, I like giving this zippy mix as an after-Christmas present instead. I...
Lentil White Bean Pilaf
Vegetarians will be happy to see this hearty meatless grain pilaf on the holiday buffet table. I like to make...
Cannellini Bean Hummus
My version of hummus features a delightful nuttiness from tahini, a peanut butter-like paste made from ground sesame seeds. The...
Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Smoked turkey sausage and red pepper flakes add zip to this saucy, slow-cooked version of Louisiana red beans and rice....
Pasta Fagioli al Forno
The name of this Italian-inspired dish means "baked pasta with beans." But my busy family translates it as "super satisfying...
Tex-Mex Chili
Need to satisfy big, hearty appetites? Look no further than this Tex-Mex recipe with beef stew meat, plenty...
Bean and Meat Loaf
When I make meat loaf, I usually just mix together whatever I have on hand. One time I added leftover...
Taco Meat Loaves
We live in Texas and love the Southwest style of cooking. This taco meat loaf recipe spices up plain ol’...
Slow-Cooker Vegan Chili
I combine ingredients for this hearty slow-cooker vegan chili the night before, start my trusty slow cooker in the morning...
White Bean Soup with Escarole
Pantry staples make this healthy soup oh, so simple to prepare. When I can't find escarole, I use fresh spinach....
Gaucho Casserole
"When our daughters graduated from college, my husband and I made recipe books for their closest friends," says Dianne Hennis...
Tangy Baked Seven Beans
Everyone needs a go-to side dish for school events, picnics and potlucks. Here's mine. Freeze leftovers for future outings. —Rod...
Healthy Turkey Chili
I've taken my mother's healthy turkey chili recipe and made it thicker and more robust. It's a favorite, especially in...