Italian Peasant Soup
My father shared this recipe with me, and I use it when I need a hearty, healthy meal. It's my...
Penne with Tomatoes & White Beans
I learned how to make this dish from friends in Genoa, Italy, where they're known for creating tasty combinations of...
Three-Bean Taco Chili
This hearty chili is filling, nourishing and tastes like it simmered all day long. Leftover chili freezes well for a...
Red Beans and Sausage
Turkey sausage, beans and a zesty blend of spices make this a deliciously unique meal.—Cathy Webster, Morris, Illinois
Cannellini Bean Salad with Roasted Peppers
"I've had this recipe quite a long time, although I have changed it somewhat from the original," comments Alden Thornton...
Hearty Minestrone
“This is my all-time favorite soup. I love make big batches and freeze some for later. This hearty dish reminds...
Kielbasa Bean Soup
I usually make double batch of this meaty vegetable soup and freeze some in serving-size containers. It makes a nice...
Ranch Stew
My husband, our five children and I have enjoyed this easy-to-make stew for years. We especially love the dumplings. Our...
Soup for Two
This comforting and colorful soup from field editor Margery Bryan of Royal City, Washington is loaded with old-fashioned goodness. The...
Sausage Bean Chowder
When the first hint of cooler weather appears at the end of the summer, my husband always asks, "Isn't it...
Zippy Bean Stew
This bean stew is a staple for my co-workers and me once the weather turns cool. Although this is a...
Dijon Four-Bean Salad
Karen Riordan of Fern Creek, Kentucky dresses up traditional bean salad with a tangy Dijon mustard vinaigrette. "I'm a busy...
Aloha Chili
Pineapple and brown sugar give this out-of-the-ordinary chili a tropical taste. Everyone who samples it is pleasantly surprised, and they...
Potato Minestrone
Let the aroma of this savory soup waft through your home while you get ready for the holidays. I only...
Greek Three-Bean Salad
Green, kidney and wax beans combine for a summer classic with a tasty twist. Thanks to some bold Mediterranean flavors,...
Bean & Barley Salad
"This hearty salad lasts for days in the fridge - perfect for leftovers. We like to spoon it onto pita...
Easy Slow Cooker Chili
This hearty chili can cook for up to 10 hours on low. It's so good to come home after a...
Hearty Bean Bake
Because it makes such a big batch, this popular four-bean bake is perfect for potlucks...but I like to serve it...
Italian Bean Soup
This budget-friendly bean soup with orzo, potato and veggies is so hearty, you won’t even notice it’s meatless. —Gilda Lester,...
Spicy Red Beans and Rice
I guess I'm one of those women "who have moved from the country in body but not in heart"! Although...
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...
White Bean Tuna Salad
"I adapted this recipe from one in my local newspaper," writes Kathy Armstrong of Post Falls, Idaho. "The zippy Dijon...
Italian Vegetable Soup
Laced with a splash of wine, this hearty soup is packed with garden-fresh nutrition and veggies! Leafy escarole adds color...
Easy Italian Wedding Soup
"After one taste, you'll find that this soup is absolutely delicious," promises Paula Sullivan from Barker, New York. "Lean ground...
Round Steak Chili
The addition of round steak gives this chili recipe a nice change of pace. Everyone in my family just loves...
Ham and Bean Bake
My mother shared this hearty cornbread-topped meal with me. and I've made it ever since.
Ranch Bean Chili
Loaded with beans, peppers, tomatoes and corn, this hearty, colorful chili is sure to be a family hit. I often...
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,...