Mediterranean Chips & Dip
Garlic and cannelini beans, take hummus from the Middle East to the Mediterranean. The homemade chips come out of the oven slightly crisp and chewy. —Nicole Clayton, Prescott, Arizona
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...
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...
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...
Chili Skillet
Like most farmers, my husband loves a good hearty chili. With all the vegetables, cheese and meat in it, this...
Chili Bake
Instead of simmering on the stovetop, this chill bakes in the oven. When my family smells this baking, they run...
Six-Bean Chili
When it's cold and frosty outside, this meatless chili is sure to warm you up. It's packed with fiber, protein...
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...
Smoky Beans
These beans are a perfect side dish to almost any meal. Try serving them with your favorite grilled meat! —Pat...
White Beans and Spinach
This skillet side is a variation of a recipe I received from my Italian mother. I've prepared spinach this way...
Ranch Stew
My husband, our five children and I have enjoyed this easy-to-make stew for years. We especially love the dumplings. Our...
Sausage & Cannellini Bean Soup
Here's my reproduction of a dish from a famous Chicago eatery. We think it rivals the original. I usually cook...
Slow Cooker Vegetable Bean Soup
Kitchen staples and canned goods help me get this heartwarming soup on the table with very little preparation. Feel free...
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...
Chili Casserole
Sometimes I'll add canned or frozen corn to this hearty casserole to give it more color.—Rhonda Hogan, Eugene, Oregon
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...
Slow-Cooked White Chili
This satisfying slow-simmered chili features chicken, two kinds of beans and crunchy corn. "It's quick, easy and tastes great," says...
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...
Chicken & Bean Chili
Chili Time is any time you want to make a hungry crowd happy. This creamy chili is a must at...
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...
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...
Baked Chili
This main dish is wonderful the first day and also makes outstanding leftovers. As a student living on my own,...
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...
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...
Taco Bean Soup
This hearty three-bean soup is very easy to fix. You can add a can of green chiles if you like...
Bean Soup with Dumplings
Field editor Jane Mullins of Livonia, Missouri often lets her slow cooker simmer this nicely spiced, bean-filled broth while she's...