Chili Bake
Instead of simmering on the stovetop, this chill bakes in the oven. When my family smells this baking, they run to the kitchen to ask, "is it ready yet?" - Helen Gabraith, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Sweet N Sour Beans
This recipe is popular on both sides of the border. It came from a friend in Alaska, then traveled with...
Big-Batch Baked Beans
"All in the family" is how Kathy Herron describes her tasty baked beans. "My mom got the recipe from my...
Cincinnati Chili
Cinnamon and cocoa give a rich brown color to hearty Cincinnati chili. This dish will warm you up on a...
Kielbasa and Kidney Beans
"This hearty meal-in-one is one of my family's favorites," notes Doreen Kelly of Roslyn, Pennsylvania. "It keeps well in a...
Slow-Simmered Kidney Beans
My husband always puts us down for a side dish when we're invited to a potluck. Canned beans cut down...
Smoked Sausage and Beans
Kielbasa gives this dish a hearty flavor, and you don't have to spend hours in the kitchen preparing it.—Honore Hudson,...
Beef and Bean Macaroni
"This hearty casserole with beans, beef and macaroni is a meal in itself," relates Sally Norcutt of Chatham, Virginia. "Since...
Confetti Bean Soup Mix
With its colorful variety of beans and delicious flavor, this soup is tempting. I like to give it to friends...
Ham and Bean Chili
Leftover ham gets an unusual treatment from Carol Forcum of Marion, Illinois in this creative chili blend that features three...
Southwestern Bean Dip
Just by using different types of beans, you can make this dip as spicy as you like it. My family...
Rock’n and Roast’n Chili
I got the basics of this recipe from a friend at a Super Bowl party and tweaked it from there....
Pepperoni Pizza Chili
We love this on a chilly day. A big bowl warms you right up, and the leftovers freeze well. I...
Microwave Minestrone
"This hearty soup is packed with vegetables and pasta," remarks Emma Magielda of Amsterdam, New York. "By the time I...
Classic Red Beans N Rice
After living where Cajun cooking is common, we rely on this staple dish. Even If you've never tried red beans...
Kidney Beans and Rice
I developed this recipe while working for a rehabilitation home. It was a success with everyone who tried it. I...
Ranch Stew
My husband, our five children and I have enjoyed this easy-to-make stew for years. We especially love the dumplings. Our...
Sweet-Sour Kidney Beans
"You can substitute a variety of beans—such as soybeans, pinto or navy beans—in this versatile dish," suggests Elizabeth Bowen of...
Chili Bean Cheese Omelet
"In an effort to eat healthier, I've been playing around with some recipes, including this hearty omelet," writes field editor...
Hearty Vegetable Bean Soup
Chock-full of vegetables and beans, this hearty soup is sure to satisfy your hungry bunch on a winter night. Writes...
Pasta Bean Soup
My family loves this soup during our cold New England winters. It's very thick and hearty.—Beverly Ballaro, Lynnfield, Massachusetts
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...
Turkey Bean Bake
Baked beans, brown sugar and molasses give a slightly sweet flavor to this bean bake. People at potluck dinners often...
White Beans with Rigatoni
"My husband and I are fans of canned beans...especially when they're combined with pasta," shares Carol Gaus of Itasca, Illinois....
Potato Kale Sausage Soup
When autumn falls upon Fountain Valley, California, Susan Pursell simmers up this comforting soup. The hearty sausage slices, white kidney...
Macaroni Bean Salad
Two types of store-bought beans, a convenient can of olives and lots of cheese make this easy pasta salad, shared...
Hearty Chicken Casserole
Bring the flavors of the Southwest to the table with this delectable high-fiber dish from Jenny Ebert of Eau Claire,...
Quick White Bean Dip
From Benton Harbor, Michigan, Katina Tanner sends a low-fat party starter. "This is a wonderful way o use fresh basil,"...
