Southern Blackeyed Peas USA by Mama Geri

On New Year's eve in the south USA, people are soaking their blackeyed peas for New Years day meal. These are eaten for good luck by many and each cook has their own way of preparing them. Southerners do not eat these once a year it's a regular item on the table all year long. It is one of those foods you can eat as a main dish or as…

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…

Baked Beans a la Charente by Phyllis Smith

From one of my all-time favorite vegetarian cooks, The Vegetarian Epicure, Anna Thomas I sub 1 T olive oil for the butter she uses to saute onions. I also use fresh parsley because I rarely use dried. And I put only the optional tomatoes on top; her original recipe called for sliced eggplant as an option as well. I also don't salt…

Old school Pinto Beans by Tim Campbell

Best old school beans ever!

Fun With Favas!! by kathy gori

One of the things I like the best about this time of year are all the vegetables that are suddenly available. One of my favorites is the Fava bean. Favas are a big part of Italian cooking, especially in Tuscany where my family is from. When I see those big old bean pods sitting there at the farmers market I just can't help myself. The…

Bean Dip by Candice Goodyear

This is an awesome tasty dip

German Style Green Beans by sally

Lemon~Pecan Green Beans by "Cheffie Cooks"

Lovely side dish full of flavor!

Cheese & Chickpea & Spinach Creamy Soup by "Cheffie Cooks"

A great year round soup-economical with huge flavors.

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

Italian Bean Patties by Polly

Great little change of pace from the usual fare. I love cooking like my grandma and mama did. Both were SO creative, coming up with dishes that were both delicious and economical, a feat many have let fall by the wayside today, with convenience foods the norm instead of the exception. It is quite a challenge to prepare a great meal…

multi bean casserole by Sandy DeRoma

This is a delicious hot bean casserole and great for picnics or family gatherings. It can be easily adjusted for a vegetarian version.