Curried Lentil Stew with rice by Nancy Miyasaki

This curried lentil stew is an awesome winter dish. It will warm you and sooth you with its soft texture and rich flavor. Vegetarians can leave out the bacon and ham. Those who relish Indian flavors can double the tumeric, cumin, ginger, and cloves.

Alton Brown Lentil Soup by John Spottiswood

I adapted this recipe from one by Alton Brown. I added spinach, potatoes, and scallions and removed grains of paradise. Our whole family really enjoyed this recipe. I made it alongside an Indian curried lentil soup recipe, and while both were good, this was the hands down winner. If you're looking for a tasty, hearty, and healthy…

Hearty Red Lentil Soup by John Spottiswood

This is a wonderfully flavored soup that our whole family really enjoyed. I'm a huge fan of traditional Turkish Red Lentil soup which has more exotic flavors, but I was impressed by the down home goodness of this soup. I had three medium sized helpings, and even then I nibbled a bit more as I was putting the remainder into the…

Pork and Hominy Chili by Nancy Miyasaki

My Favorite Everyday Chili by Denise Sherin

There's nothing like a hearty warm bowl of chili. My son loves chili and loves scooping it with tortilla chips. I know some people serve chili over rice or pasta but I am a chili purist. Just chili in the bowl and a nice piece of italian bread. Serve it how you like and top it with what ever you like.. shredded cheddar, sour cream…

Red Beans & Rice with Salsa by Salad Foodie

A one-dish meal or side to meat or fish, red beans and brown rice are perfect partners. The salsa is a bonus to have as a garnish for the beans and rice or as a chip dip alongside. This recipe is from "In the Kitchen with Rosie (Daley): Oprah's Favorite Recipes," and posting it aligns with my resolution to peruse then use more…

Easy Sweet French Cassoulet by Robyn Savoie

The French know cassoulet as a classic, long-simmered dish consisting of white beans and various -- sausages, pork or goose. This version is a less time consuming spin on the classic. This is my adapted version from the original. I made this one based on what I had on hand in the pantry. Both are good, it depends on what you're…

Lemon Garlic Chickpea Soup by Baking Barrister

A light and refreshing soup perfect for summer.

Buffalo Tacos by Cynthia Sperry

My favorite camping dish of all. We used to enjoy this on family campouts in Death Valley and Trips with the cousins in Washington.

Mediterranean Haricots Verts by "Cheffie Cooks"

Flavorful Green Beans that are a real winner! Great side dish to any Fish-Seafood-Beef Entrée.

Bacon~Orange Green Beans by "Cheffie Cooks"

Terrific side dish that is so flavorful even veggie haters will try them, they are that good!

PINTO BEANS LOVER by GARY ESTESS

THIS IS A RECIPE THAT MY FAMILY WILL EAT THE WHOLE POT, NO LEFT OVERS. I WILL BET YOU CAN'T STOP EATING.

Red Beans & Rice by Beth Roan

I had to find a use for my leftover ham bone from Easter.

Ham and 15 Bean Soup by Kyle Dalakas

Ham and 15 Bean Soup. Home style, hearty and delicious!