Summer fresh pinto beans by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Flavorful fresh pinto beans with vegetables is a traditional summer dish from the Northwest Croatia. Can be eaten hot or cold (even better!). Also, don't skip lovage: it gives a truly exceptional taste to the beans.

Yellow Split Peas with Vegetables (Dal Takari) by John Spottiswood

Wow, this is such a wonderful dish and so easy to cook! The keys to this dish are the yellow lentils, fried potatoes, and cumin seed. You can change out the other vegetables (spinach is a nice addition as it adds to the creaminess of the dish). Make sure you fry the cumin seed and potatoes over sufficiently high heat that the cumin…

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…

Rosemary-scented lentils and sausage by Kimberly Lindstrom

Best. lentils. Ever.

Vermont Baked Beans by Micheline

These are my favourite baked beans because they remain white when cooked and just sweet enough. I always double the recipe. Freezes well.

Collard greens with white beans and sausage by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Fresh lime juice makes braised collards and silky white beans deliciously tangy.

Croatian bean stew with smoked pork ribs by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

A typical Croatian dish for cold winter days.

Chili Guiseppe by J. Gino Genovesi

There ae many legends about the origin of Chili. rt was probably a meal for the poorest of people. Chili, as we know it in the U.S. is not found in Mexico, only those areas where tourists go.. The first written account of Chili Con Carne was recorded in the 17th century by Sister Mary of Agreda of Spain. Today chili is known…

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…

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…

Black Bean Burgers with Creamed Onions by "Cheffie Cooks"

Delicious Black Bean Burgers for lunch or supper option. Incredibly flavorful.

Crock Pot Chili by Kimi

This is a wonderful chili, my family loves it!

Vegetarian Black Bean Burger by Chef Chuck

Great food for you veggie-heads!

Barbecue Lentils by Gretchen Wasniewski

An easy, cheap, child friendly dinner.