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....
Vegetable Minestrone
My husband and I created this recipe to replicate the minestrone soup at our favorite Italian restaurant. It's nice to...
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...
Potato Kale Sausage Soup
When autumn falls upon Fountain Valley, California, Susan Pursell simmers up this comforting soup. The hearty sausage slices, white kidney...
Colorful Bean Salad
My bean salad is a mainstay, both for family meals and neighborhood potlucks. People rave about the cumin dressing with...
Marinated Bean Salad
Parsley is a pretty accent to a colorful combination of beans, black-eyed peas and onion. the sweet and tangy dressing...
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...
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....
Western Beans
I've made these zesty beans many times for picnics and potlucks—they're hearty and zippy with chili pepper and the extra...
Tuscan Chicken Soup
Change up your traditional chicken soup by adding delicious white kidney beans. It is also a great way to use...
Lucky Bean Soup
This recipe is from a bean soup gift pack I developed as a fund-raiser for our church. We provide it...
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...
Kidney Bean Tuna Salad
This light, nutritious entree salad for two comes from Sandra Fisher of Kent, Washington. It's especially pretty served on a...
Jalapeno Bean Dip
This is the snack my family usually requests. We especially like to make this zippy dip on camping trips because...
French Country Casserole
This delicious dish is great for busy nights when you don't have much time to devote to dinner. It's a...
Slow-Cooked Bean Medley
I often change the variety of beans in this classic recipe, using whatever I have on hand to total the...
Greek Three-Bean Salad
Green, kidney and wax beans combine for a summer classic with a tasty twist. Thanks to some bold Mediterranean flavors,...
Mediterranean Chips & Dip
Garlic and cannelini beans, take hummus from the Middle East to the Mediterranean. The homemade chips come out of the...
Beef and Bean Macaroni
"This hearty casserole with beans, beef and macaroni is a meal in itself," relates Sally Norcutt of Chatham, Virginia. "Since...
Tortellini Bean Salad
Beans will bring bravos when you present this pleasant pasta and veggie salad. "I first made it for friends who...
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...
Three Beans and Sausage
For a stick-to-your ribs meal, try this hearty combination of beans and sausage. Because it calls for several canned items,...
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...
Hearty Chicken Casserole
Bring the flavors of the Southwest to the table with this delectable high-fiber dish from Jenny Ebert of Eau Claire,...
Skillet Cassoulet
This dish is chock-full of flavor, and the little spice from the kielbasa makes a nice hearty combo for 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...