Bloody Mary Soup with Beans
I love a good Bloody Mary, which inspired this recipe. The soup packs a spicy punch, and it'll warm you...
Manchester Stew
While in college, I studied abroad. At the time, I was a vegetarian and was pleasantly surprised at how delicious...
White Bean Tuna Salad with Vinaigrette
I love tuna, and this recipe is a great way to use good old canned tuna--and it's great to share!...
Smoky Baked Beans
They’ll be standing in line for this saucy bean recipe full of that hard-to-capture campfire flavor. A combination of colorful...
Italian Chicken Meatball and Bean Soup
In North Dakota, it's pretty common for winter temps to fall below zero. Hearty soups like this are a must....
Chili Bean Soup
From Kingman, Arizona, Mary Felty sent this zesty soup. "It's quick to fix yet it tastes like it simmered all...
Thick & Chunky Beef Chili
Hearty, flavorful ingredients and a thick, rich sauce make this a satisfying chili that's sure to win compliments on your...
Quick Italian Veggie Skillet
When you don’t know what to serve, Italian flavors are a good starting point. We combine cannellini and garbanzo beans...
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...
Mixed Vegetable Salad
Anita Gibson of Clinton, Illinois shares colorful, crunchy and slightly sweet Mixed Vegetable Salad.
Kidney Bean Salad
My daughter's friend made this as a side dish, but it's hearty enough to enjoy as a light lunch or...
Hearty Bean Stew
From Regina, Saskatchewan, Penny Giles writes, “A Canadian prairie winter can be bone-chilling. A bowl of this meatless stew over...
Beans and Rice Dinner
On cold or rainy days, this comforting beans and rice dish really fills the tummy. Sometimes I use pinto beans...
Spicy Cowboy Chili
Toasting the peppers for this cowboy chili releases their earthy flavors. I recommend wearing gloves when handling dried peppers and...
Wagon Wheel Pasta Salad
Summertime gatherings aren't complete without a refreshing pasta salad. This tasty version features a mayonnaise and picante dressing. It may...
Best Ever Beans and Sausage
When my wife asks what she should make for a gathering, she's always told to bring this—and a couple of...
White Turkey Chili
Here's proof that chili doesn't have to be red. I combined several recipes and changed flavors until the recipe was...
Tuscan Chicken and Beans
Rosemary and beans make a nice rustic Italian meal in this flavorful dish. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
Hearty Bean Casserole
This is an easy recipe to throw together for a hearty meal, and it's perfect to take to a potluck....
Five-Bean Soup
One of my family's favorite soups, this tasty recipe was one I discovered years ago. Served with a salad and...
Veggie Bean Casserole
I serve this as a meatless main dish, but it also makes a nice side dish. It freezes and reheats...
Four-Bean Salad
"MY MOTHER gave me this recipe. It was actually a three-bean salad, but I added the garbanzo beans (which are...
Vegan Jambalaya
This flavorful entree won’t leave you hungry since it uses convenient canned beans in place of meat. —Crystal Jo Bruns,...
Firehouse Chili
As one of the cooks at the firehouse, I used to prepare meals for 10 men. This firehouse chili recipe...
Hearty Red Beans and Rice
I take this dish to many potlucks and never fail to bring home an empty pot. I learned about the...
Country Bean Soup
I like to give this mix as a gift, layering the beans in a clear pint jar and attaching the...
Refried Beans and Rice
My children and grandchildren ask for this casserole all the time. I invented the recipe out of necessity one day...
Three-Bean Chili
You won't miss meat in this tasty bean chili.
Taco Bean Salad
Storing Seasoned Hamburger Mix in the freezer helps Dorothy beat the clock when she is creating this change-of-pace tossed salad....