Recipes with Beans & Legumes

This recipe is popular on both sides of the border. It came from a friend in Alaska, then traveled with...

"All in the family" is how Kathy Herron describes her tasty baked beans. "My mom got the recipe from my...

Like my mother and grandmother, I'm a frugal cook. I purchase meats in bulk, including sausage. This is one creative...

"This is my own creation, invented one day at lunch time when I had limited time and ingredients," writes Ruth...

To liven up pea soup, I load mine with potatoes and veggies. It’s peppery rather than smoky, and I pass...

This is one of the easiest side dishes ever! It tastes wonderful and is takes just minutes to make.—Nellie Perdue,...

"I first tasted this dish at an office potluck, and now I serve it often when company comes," says Darlene...

Lentils pack a little extra protein and fiber to this fragrant and flavorful brad shared by Mike Buescher from Ft....

This hearty dish is fast and easy to fix after a busy workday. We like to use hickory and bacon...

My mother shared this hearty cornbread-topped meal with me. and I've made it ever since.

This fresh-tasting medley bursts with homegrown garden goodness, including tomatoes, red pepper and crunchy corn. "Serve this salsa in the...

These baked beans with bacon will round out any meal, but they're particularly good served alongside cornbread. Canned pork and...

Having grown up on a pork-producing farm, I like to include that versatile meat in many recipes. This one, featuring...

Vegetarians will be happy to see this hearty meatless grain pilaf on the holiday buffet table. I like to make...

These yummy meatless bundles are so fast and easy to prepare. The recipe, which came from my sister-in-law, is a...

Louise Graybiel, of Toronto, Ontario writes of her Beefy Shells and Cheese, “Boxed macaroni and cheese, store-bought salsa and canned...

This weeknight steak soup packs rich flavor into a light broth. My family loves the blend of southwestern flavors. —Rebecca...

Lime juice, cumin and cayenne pepper make these beans so tasty, particularly when compared to the canned variety. I like...

This flavorful dish from Marilyn Farmer of Centerville, Utah dresses up frozen green beans with onion, cheese, bread crumbs and...

This colorful salad has so many interesting ingredients, you’ll experience a different flavor with each bite. We enjoy making “salad...

I developed this one-skillet spaghetti and meatball dish to cut down on cooking time on busy nights. The beans, artichokes...

Chorizo is quite possibly one of the best things to ever happen to pork! Learn how to cook chorizo to...

For pigs in a blanket Mexican style, we add refried beans and green chiles. Spice it up even more with...

When I have a hungry family to feed, these tasty beans with spinach, tomatoes and carrots are a go-to dish....

During high school, I spent a year in Brazil and fell in love with the culture and food. One of...

The first time I made this colorful soup, our home smelled wonderful. We knew it was a keeper to see...

This is my daughter's recipe. People are pleasantly surprised by its unique flavor and frequently request the recipe. —Lilas R....

My mother's cornbread salad is so complete, it can be a meal in itself. The recipe has been in our...

I came up with this Tex-Mex recipe for my sister who just got her first slow cooker. It’s...