Quick Red Beans and Rice
Even my kids like this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs dish. I like to add cubed leftover ham to make it a main dish. —Megan Taylor
Spicy Three-Bean Chili
“Even my meat-loving family devours this hearty meatless chili," says Melissa Mendez of Gilbert, Minnesota. "Since it's more fun to...
Chili Casserole
Sometimes I'll add canned or frozen corn to this hearty casserole to give it more color.—Rhonda Hogan, Eugene, Oregon
Potluck Baked Beans
This recipe has remained a long-time favorite for picnics and family get-togethers. For those not watching their fat intake, add...
Hearty Sausage Minestrone
As a teacher, I appreciate quick and easy recipes. If I make this for just my husband and me, we...
Turkey Sausage Bean Soup
This recipe is from my great-grandmother, though I've added a few ingredients to make it my own. Serve it with...
Mexi-Mac Casserole
I typically have most of the ingredients for this dish in my pantry. Green chiles give it a little bite,...
Hearty Beef & Bean Soup
I love cooking, and often share my soups with my co-workers—and they're happy I do. This one is perfect for...
Summer Squash & White Bean Soup
I love using summer squash in soups. This dish is hearty as is, but stir in chopped ham for an...
Enchilada Pie
This impressive, hearty dish is perfect for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. —Jacqueline Correa, Landing, New Jersey
Meatball Minestrone
Just thinking about this soup simmering on the stove gets me hungry! The homemade meatballs are so tasty. —Esther Perea,...
Salmon Skillet
Is there anything salmon can’t do? It is high in heart-healthy omega-3s and lends itself to simple preparation techniques. And...
Kidney Beans and Rice
I developed this recipe while working for a rehabilitation home. It was a success with everyone who tried it. I...
Zippy Vegetarian Chili
Hominy and garbanzo beans are interesting additions to this zippy chili recipe that uses canned goods from the cupboard. I...
Smoky Beans
These beans are a perfect side dish to almost any meal. Try serving them with your favorite grilled meat! —Pat...
Three Bean Salad
We make this three bean salad all summer long! It's a delicious summer side dish for a small gathering. —Barbara...
Beef and Bean Macaroni
"This hearty casserole with beans, beef and macaroni is a meal in itself," relates Sally Norcutt of Chatham, Virginia. "Since...
Fiesta Corn and Beans
Bursting with southwestern flavors, the zesty veggie medley here can be served as a side dish or a meatless meal-in-one....
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...
Big-Batch Baked Beans
"All in the family" is how Kathy Herron describes her tasty baked beans. "My mom got the recipe from my...
Mediterranean Chips & Dip
Garlic and cannelini beans, take hummus from the Middle East to the Mediterranean. The homemade chips come out of the...
Triple Bean Bake with Bacon
Tried and true baked beans go from ordinary to extraordinary when you mix bean varieties and add the zing of...
Fourth of July Bean Casserole
The outstanding barbecue taste of these beans makes them a favorite for cookouts all summer and into the fall. It's...
Taco Bean Soup
This hearty three-bean soup is very easy to fix. You can add a can of green chiles if you like...
Southwest Turkey Bulgur Dinner
In the past few years, I’ve been trying to incorporate more whole grains in our dinners. Bulgur is one of...
Four-Bean Taco Chili
This is how you heat up the dinner table on a cold night. My zesty chili is chock-full of ground...
Vegetarian White Bean Soup
The home economists in our Test Kitchen simmered up this fresh-tasting meatless soup. Hearty with two kinds of beans, it...
Mexican White Chili
White chili may be a little different from what you're used to, but it's sure to warm you up on...
