Aromatic three bean salad by Lemon Squeezy

A substantial salad of borlotti, kidney and broad beans.

Haricot bean and Swiss chard soup by Lemon Squeezy

A tasty, warming soup that is stunningly simple to prepare. This speedy supper is packed with protein, fibre, antioxidants and minerals.

Tuscan inspired skillet potatoes, brussels sprouts and cranberry beans by Meera Nalavadi

Meat Lovers Chili by J. Gino Genovesi

First Place Winner: Milan Ohio St. Anthony's Chili Cook off: First Place Winner (2012) Norwalk Ohio Chili Cook Off. This Chili is colorful, smooth yet meaty. Prepare and set aside: 1 1/2 lb. ground beef ( cooked and drained) 4 sun-dried sausages, peeled and cut into bite size 10-15 mini meatballs, baked and drained 10-15 mini…

Beaten beans by nnonna2003

It is an easy recipe,tasty,who could be served at a dinner in the family,or,when you don,t have many time to cook.Also,you don,t need a lot of money to make it.Some may say,that it is,like a dip,or something.I served with fresh bread.

Fresh Mozzarella, Arugula and Proscuitto Pizza by Angela LeMoine

A few years back, 9 months preggo with Jack to be exact (I ended up in labor 3 days later!), we went to a simple but delicious Italian restaurant for dinner after a communion. While I stuffed my face with everything that was put in front of me, there is one thing that I always think of... Pizza baked with fresh mozzarella then topped…

Venetian Bean and Potato Soup by DCMH

Giada's White Bean Dip/Spread by Phyllis Smith

She calls this a sort of Italian version of hummus. It's excellent for dipping with pita bread or spreading on crostini.

Cassoulet by Mel Philpott

My easier and not as fatty take on the french cassoulet.. usually has a chunk of pork and fatty sausages... I make this in the afternoon and my kids have some with the chicken off the bone and no chorizo, then we have it for our dinner. This is a filling hearty dish and there is usually leftovers for my husband's lunch the next day.

Quick cream of bean soup by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Super easy and quick homemade bean soup. Best served with croutons or toasted slices of black bread.

Beans Beans Beans, Dried Beans Rule! by Claudia lamascolo

The easiest way to make sure they are always cooked perfectly. Here is a video in the link to show you how~

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…

Garbanzo Beans with Turkey, Cabbage & Greek Seasoning by Bob Vincent

This is a simple recipe for garbanzo beans. The seasonings have greek overtones. The tomatos and V8 juice add some acid to the beans that adds some zip to the taste. It makes for a economical, healthy, nutritious and high fiber meal. Though heavy in carbs they are the slow burning type that keep you full after eating. Garbanzo…

Black Bean Veggie Nuggets by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

This recipe resembles the traditional Romanian meat nuggets recipe which honestly is delicious but really unhealthy. I used a very small amount of oil, gluten free flour and black beans which are a lot better than the white ones because they contain more fibers and have an impressive amount of antioxidants.

Polenta Smothered in Lentils by Suzi

Beans and legumes are a staple of the vegetarian diet. Both contain large amounts of protein and are also high in dietary fiber. When mixed with grains they become a complete protein. I have made this particular lentil recipe for many years and usually eat it with brown rice. I decided to see how well the lentils would go…