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!

Chorizo Sausage and Beans by Carolinaheartstrings

Nothing says “cold weather classic” to me like one of my childhood favorites, beanies and weenies. At my house that is what we called pork and beans with hot dogs cut up and mixed together and baked in the oven. I loved it! My mother always made a pan of corn bread to go with it and I remember eating it when the weather was cold…

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

Rice and Beans Southwest Style by Jo

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

Pumpkin, Barley, Lentil & Turkey Stew (w/ Vegetarian Alternative) by BlessedOne Smith

This dish is so easy to make and it does not take too long either. You can also add carrots, diced mushrooms, and baby spinach to the stew. If you add mushrooms and baby spinach, do so right towards the end before you turn off the heat so that the…