Test Kitchen Recipes
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Slow-Cooker Vegan Baked Beans
This version of vegan baked beans doesn't need an oven. The slow cooker makes it the ultimate hands-off party dish. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Slow-Cooker Spinach Bean Soup
This navy bean soup is heartwarming comfort food at its best. It's my signature soup that I make for my...
Navy Bean Vegetable Soup
My family likes bean soup, so I came up with this hearty, hammed-up version. The leftovers freeze well for first-rate...
Speedy Bean Soup
This soup will be put together quick and will be on the table in no time.—Kathleen Drott, Pineville, Louisiana
Emily’s Bean Soup
This is a wonderful fall or winter meal, served with thick slices of warm homemade bread. The recipe evolved over...
Yankee Bean Soup
My family really enjoys this hearty soup, which is perfect for a wintry day. Bacon, molasses and onion add great...
Quick Bean Soup
A co-worker of mine brought this soup for everyone to sample at lunch one day. I ended up eating a...
Bean Vegetable Soup
Beans add extra texture and flavor to this vegetable soup. This soup is light in calories yet packed with flavor....
Navy Bean Squash Soup
On a chilly day, what could be more comforting than a pot of this homemade soup simmering on the stove?...
Campfire Bean ‘N’ Ham Soup
These are the best beans and ham you'll ever taste—bar none! Friends rave about this hearty soup that I serve...
Jen’s Baked Beans
My daughters wanted baked beans, so I gave homemade ones a shot. With mustard, molasses and a dash of heat,...
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...
Quick Mexican Bean Soup
It never hurts to have a few meals that you can whip up in very little time, and this hearty...
Tangy Cranberry Beans
Whenever I take these beans to barbecues, they’re always eaten up right away. —Wendie Osipowicz, New Britain, Connecticut
Slow-Cooker Potluck Beans
It was the morning of our family potluck, and I still needed something to take. I threw together this recipe...
Boston Baked Beans
Simmered in molasses, these slow-cooker Boston baked beans are perfect to take to your next potluck. The sauce is sweet,...
Easy Low-Fat Chili
"This zesty chili really hits the spot on cool fall days," confirms Janet Moore of Ogdensburg, New York.
Brenda’s Baked Beans
When I was a kid, my mom made baked beans all the time. Sometimes we'd turn this side into a...
Mushroom-Bean Bourguignon
In our family, boeuf bourguignon has been a staple for generations. I wanted a meatless alternative. All this dish needs...
Contest-Winning Ham and Bean Soup
I learned to make this soup when we lived in Pennsylvania near several Amish families. It’s a great way to...
Cowboy Baked Beans
Baked cowboy beans are a perennial favorite at barbecues and potlucks. My meaty recipe uses a variety of beans and...
Bean Soup Mix
An attractive bag of this savory mix makes a tasteful gift for a teacher or co-worker— remember to attach the...
Maple Baked Beans
Since my husband raises hogs and my parents produce maple syrup, this recipe's a natural for me! I usually prepare...
Bean ‘n’ Burger Pockets
This recipe started out as an alternative to baked beans—just for a change of taste. One day I decided to...
Barbecued Beans
Most members of my family would agree that no picnic is complete until these delicious beans have made their appearance....
Navy Bean Soup
My kids can't resist their grandmother's bean soup. A touch of nutmeg sets it apart from all other kinds.
Lime Navy Bean Chili
A lip-smacking touch of lime flavors Connie Thomas’s low-fat but filling family favorite. “I love relying on my slow cooker,”...
Slow-Cooked Boston Beans
These slow-cooked beans have a little more zip than usual Boston baked beans, and the rum helps lighten the flavor....
Hearty Italian White Bean Soup
A bowlful of this soup is so satisfying, it's hard to believe it's actually good for you, too. I crave...
Green Chile Chicken Chili
The prep work for this chili is easy thanks to several pantry staples. It’s loaded with shredded chicken and beans....