This hearty soup is loaded with white beans, smoked ham, beef, chorizo and vegetables.

Sometimes, we need a big bowl of warm comfort and this chickpea soup fits the bill. With smoked pork shanks, vegetables and spices, this chickpea soup is flavorful, hearty and delicious.

This three bean salad recipe is simple, affordable and delicious! Green beans, red kidney beans and garbanzo beans are combined with a sweet and tangy dressing.

This navy bean soup is hearty and delicious. It’s perfect as a starter soup or as a meal. In this recipe navy beans are paired with smoked ham, vegetables and a combination of spices. Like with many bean soups, you can’t rush the process, so make this navy bean soup on a leisurely afternoon. Your time will be rewarded with a big pot of soup that will feed your body and soul.

When you think Cuban food, beans are usually on the menu. In Spanish this dish is called frijoles colorados, and they’re a staple in Cuban cuisine. The beans are made with simple ingredients including herbs, spices and pork. The pork used is typically an inexpensive cut. Smoked ham hocks or shanks, sausage, or a leftover, meaty ham bone are all good options. Cuban style red beans are traditionally served with white rice as a side dish, or as a stand-alone soup.

This is a fun and delicious bean dip to make for your little ghouls and goblins on Halloween night. This cold six layer dip is topped with large, creepy spiders, making it perfect for your next Halloween party.

This Italian sausage lentil soup is hearty, delicious and full of good-for-you ingredients. It’s loaded with lentils, carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and spinach. Ok sure, it has Italian sausage, but you have to live a little, right? Add a hearty piece of crusty bread and this soup makes a very satisfying meal.

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy-to-make side dish, these Green Beans & Bacon are just the thing. In this recipe, onions and garlic are gently sautéed in butter. Then we add fresh green beans, crispy bacon, and gently cook them with a little bit of beef broth until they’re perfectly tender.

How do you get your family to love lentils? Add spaghetti and bacon of course. This Lentils with Spaghetti & Bacon recipe is really easy to make and absolutely delicious. We keep it simple with just a handful of ingredients: onions, garlic and oregano are…

It is 96 degrees where I live today; boy I am looking forward to fall!  In anticipation, I decided to make a chili cornbread casserole. But in this heat, I didn’t want to make a traditional chili that would cook for a couple of hours.…