Beans with Burnt Ends by myra byanka

Burnt ends are the blackened parts of a brisket that has been smoked. Some people like to cut the ends off, pour on bbq sauce, and cook them another two hours or so, then make sandwiches. I do that, but also add them to beans. Make these with drained pork and beans.

Lentil Salad with Warm Spices by Farrell May Podgorsek

Lentils are perfect for cold or room temperature salads. This salad features the warm flavors of cumin, coriander, ginger and turmeric. Red onion and tomato add texture and color. I tend to overlook lentils so I found a great way to prevent the dreaded mush. Slightly undercook the lentils and then let them sit in the pot until just…

Slow Cooked Sweet Baked Beans by "Cheffie Cooks"

Delicious beans with any BBQ, picnic fare, great with grilled meats as a side dish.

Crockpot Pinto Beans by myra byanka

Make these in the slow cooker, or stovetop, and bake some cornbread. Yum! Usually, I make pintos with tomato sauce, but chile sauce adds a nice zip.

Cumin & Lime Chickpeas by Kyra Martin

This was so fresh and delicious.

Bean Gratin by John Spottiswood

This delicious and healthy recipe can be made with any variety of white bean, dried or canned. I used dried cannellini beans. Great Northern beans or other white beans will work too. I served this with a delicious Pork Stew, but I think it would go well with any hearty meat or poultry dish. It took me back to our summer visit to…

Old school Pinto Beans by Tim Campbell

Best old school beans ever!

Spicy Black Eyed Peas by Tanya Noyes

Very spicy Black eyed peas. If you want more heat add the cayenne if you dare!!!!

Four Bean Casserole by michelle

Crunchy Green Bean Salad by Jennifer Bass

madhur jaffrey's chana dal by Patricia

refried beans 400pp by william ruiz

Spicy Chickpea & Long Beans by Navaneetham Krishnan

Its colourful, its attractive, hits your palate with the right spiced up flavours and above all, simply delicious with rice.

Easy Red Beans by Penny Hawkins

Make these easy red beans to go along with chicken or pork, or use them to make red beans and rice.

Black Bean & Quinoa Salad with Shrimp by Jen Nelson

This recipe is so fresh tasting with lime, cilantro & peppers! Makes a lot so it's great for potlucks. It takes a while to cook beans, but it's worth it (canned beans just won't do for this one!) Would be a great side dish for quesadillas or tacos. You could leave out the shrimp if you want for a vegetarian version.