Pork and Hominy Chili by Nancy Miyasaki

Burrito Pie by Carolinaheartstrings

This month we are trying out our favorite “international” recipes. The Husband and I love Mexican food. I used to make a variation of this recipe all the time when we were first married. I used refried beans then and we now prefer black beans and just like my enchilada casserole recipe (check it out if you want a great enchilada…

Black Bean Burger by Carolinaheartstrings

In an effort to eat healthier in the New Year, I decided to try my hand at making a black bean burger. Not too bad. I liked it a lot and this particular recipe can be spiced up or down depending on your own individual taste. I used ingredients and spices that I had in my pantry so this recipe can just be a starting point idea for…

Southern Style Rice and Beans by Rich H

We wanted to add a few ingredients to make this Southern style rice and bean dish a complete, balanced one-dish meal! Adding green bell pepper, peas and kale did the trick. And it's delicious too!

Red Beans & Rice by Wendi Taylor

Simple, delicious, & healthy

Jumbo Lump "Crab-less" Cakes by Rich H

Here is a nice cruelty-free alternative to crab cakes. Serve them hot with a great sauce, some potatoes and corn and you have a nice meal.

Red Beans & Rice by Beth Roan

I had to find a use for my leftover ham bone from Easter.

Country Style Beans by Beth Roan

These beans were so good!! My picky daughter even had seconds.

Vegetarian Black Bean Burger by Chef Chuck

Great food for you veggie-heads!

Black Bean 'n' Pumpkin Chili by Bob Towlson

Good Luck Black-Eyed Pea Crockpot Chili by Salad Foodie

Ensuring good luck for the New Year means including black-eyed peas on your menu. This chili makes for a hearty crockpot dish with "attitude" for New Year's Eve. I based it on a recipe from Phyllis Good's Fix-it and Forget It Christmas Cookbook, and liked the results so much I won't limit making this just at New Year's. Add corn…

Rice and Beans Southwest Style by Jo

This recipe is adapted from one I found along time ago in a Richard Simmons diet cookbook.