Baked Beans by Marcel

Had this at Ken's going away party, July 16, 2011. Tammy Blackburn c/o Jennifer.

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.

Slow Cooked Sweet Baked Beans by "Cheffie Cooks"

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

Summer Black Beans by Culinary Envy

Summer Black Beans are slow simmered creamy, garlicky black beans with smoky ham hocks and a hint of orange citrus flavor.

Two Rooms Hummous by Matthew Crabbe

A thick spread made from mashed chickpeas in the style of the restaurant Two Rooms. Can be served as an accompaniment with fish or used as a dip.

Make Your Own Refried Beans by Curt Despres

Why buy the canned refried beans when you can make your own and control what little extras you can add to it? And of course, the way to add the kind of flavors you want to the refried beans is by making your own pinto beans too.

Texas Caviar by Rich H

I guess there are almost as many variations of this dish as there are Texans! This is one handed down to us which we love.

Vegan Black Bean Salad with Peppers, Sweet Corn and Cilantro by Chef Chuck

A healthy vegan/vegetarian dish packed with flavor!

Black Bean & Corn Salad by Shauna Duncan

A little bit of a spin on the traditional style of this goodness. I dig it because it has a nice well rounded texture and flavor--and the longer it sits the better it gets. Within reason, of course. But, overall...awesome stuff.

Curry Leaves Hummus by Navaneetham Krishnan

Aromatic, creamy and smooth dip.

Green Bean Casserole by sally

Hoppin’ John by Penny Hawkins

A traditional dish served on New Year’s Day in the south.

BALCK Dhal by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

BALCK Dhal

Tuna & Beans Tuscan Style copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

Black Beans with Lime by Aspen Lee-Moulden

Great as a side dish or an accompaniment to pork pulled tacos.