Beans with smoked pork hock by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Beans with smoked pork hock is a traditional Croatian winter dish.

Cotechino con lenticchie by Frank Fariello

No Italian New Year's celebration would be complete without this dish of a delicious pork sausage served with lentils. New Year's Eve for Italians—like so many other holidays—is marked by a large, festive meal, often an elegant seafood dinner, called the cenone di San Silvestro or cenone di Capodanno, the word 'cenone' being Italian…

Crunchy Green Bean Salad by Jennifer Bass

Beans Tuscany Improv by Rich H

Lacking most of the ingredients for the typical Tuscan Bean recipe I decided to improvise. This dish is quick, easy to make, full of fiber and is low fat.

Baked Lentils with Cheddar Cheese by Poeticsoup

This is a classic comfort food for me, high in protein and great for my veggie friends. I love lentils in everything, but it's especially a stand out all on it's own and a perfect meal with hot bread and a side salad... Enjoy!

Italian Chick Pea Soup by John Spottiswood

Chickpeas are one of my favorite ingredients in soup. They don't lose their texture or their nutty flavor. Whether in a spicy Harira (served during Ramadan) or in this mild flavored Italian soup, Chickpeas make soup both nutritious and delicious. This soup has been popular in Italian homes for over 1000 years, and it was…

Warm Fennel & Chickpea Antipasto by Caroline Caron

Such a wonderful appetizer (or side dish) that reminds me of something rustic and Italian!

Garlicky Lentil Salad with Macaroni by Catherine Pappas

Adapted from: Saveur Magazine If you love lentils as I do, you will love this dish. I hope you give this dish a try. Enjoy with Love, Catherine

Pot Of Beans (Italian Style) by Melodie

This family recipe is from my mother, Anne. Every Christmas and Easter she cooked a ham. This recipe was a way to be frugal and use every bit of it. She took the ham bone and turned it into a delicious pot of beans. This is one of the first recipes I tried to cook on my own. I put all the ingredients into a huge metal crockpot…

Pasta e Fagioli Facile - Easy Pasta and Beans by Ann Harris

Just as the name implies! A delicious, healthy and hearty dish that can be enjoyed hot or cold.

Italian Sausage with Beans and Tomato by Penny Hawkins

Comfort food at it's best.

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…

RIBOLLITA ALLA TARTUCA by Massa

This is a classic Tuscan soup, which traditionally is made with bread and a lot of vegetables. This delicious soup will warm you up.

NUTELLA AND BANANA CREPES by Linda Tay Esposito

Making a crepe is not as intimating as one would think. You can make these crepes for breakfast or as a snack. You can stuff the crepes with sweet or savory filling, or for the classic french crepe, some lemon juice and a sprinkle of sugar. Remember not to overmix the batter and letting the batter rest and you will be assured of a…

FAVA & LEMON CROSTINI by Linda Tay Esposito

Fava beans are so delicious and so good for you. It has a higher percentage of protein than a lot of other beans. It's meaty woodsy flavor works very well with slow roasted garlic. Do invest in the time to buy fresh beans, shell and peel them. It's like a whole different bean from those muddy brown dried or canned ones.