Test Kitchen Recipes
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Easy Portuguese-Style Bean Soup
One day I was looking at Portuguese recipes and decided to put together a bean soup that embraced the bright and spicy flavors of Portugal. My family liked it so much, it became a classic in our household. To save time and work, the sausage, vegetables and herbs can all be prepped in minutes with a food processor. —Steven Vance, Woodland, Washington
Senate Bean Potpie
The flavors from classic Senate bean soup inspired this hearty potpie with a cornbread topping. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina
Emily’s Bean Soup
This is a wonderful fall or winter meal, served with thick slices of warm homemade bread. The recipe evolved over...
Smoky Baked Beans
They’ll be standing in line for this saucy bean recipe, full of campfire flavor. A variation on colorful calico beans,...
Slow-Cooker Potluck Beans
It was the morning of our family potluck, and I still needed something to take. I threw together this recipe...
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...
Provencal Bean Soup
—Jan Marto, Algoma, Wisconsin
Georgian Bay Baked Beans
My dressed-up baked beans are always a hit at barbecues and potlucks. If you can, prepare them a day ahead:...
Tangy Cranberry Beans
Whenever I take these beans to barbecues, they’re always eaten up right away. —Wendie Osipowicz, New Britain, Connecticut
Slow-Cooked Baked Beans
My friend suggested this recipe when I needed a new dish to bring to a barbecue. It was an incredible...
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...
Sportsman’s Bean Soup
I’ve been cooking and freezing soups and stews for 45 years. This hearty, wholesome soup is one of my wife’s...
Sweet & Hot Baked Beans
Baked beans belong at a barbecue. They're sweet with heat when you add pineapple and jalapenos. — Robin Haas, Cranston,...
Old-Fashioned Baked Beans
These hearty beans are a super side dish for a casual meal. The ingredients blend perfectly for a wonderful from-scratch...
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...
Minty Bean Salad
Each September, a women's group at our church sponsors a salad supper. Everyone is delighted when they see this extra-special...
Barbecued Beans
Most members of my family would agree that no picnic is complete until these delicious beans have made their appearance....
Cowboy Baked Beans
Baked cowboy beans are a perennial favorite at barbecues and potlucks. My meaty recipe uses a variety of beans and...
Navy Bean Soup
My kids can't resist their grandmother's bean soup. A touch of nutmeg sets it apart from all other kinds.