Black Bean Salsa by J. Gino Genovesi

This is quick and easy dish which is a must in summer time or picnic time.

Crockpot Spanish Chicken and Chickpea soup by John Spottiswood

This is a great, hearty soup with a wonderful flavor. It has enough vegetables and legumes to make it healthy, with some meat added for flavor. We served it with a side salad and artisan bread. Enjoy!

Lentil Stew by Salad Foodie

Chock full of vegetables this stew is satisfying and hearty. Lentils originated in the Middle East and are one of mankind's oldest foods. Unlike Esau I would not give up my birthright for a bowl of lentils and a bread loaf (Genesis 25:34) but this soup is well, stew-pendous! It's based on a recipe from The Daniel Plan Cookbook by…

Chocolate Milk Waffles by tara cottrell

These are waffles made with chocolate milk, they are delicious, easy to make and reheat great in the toaster. Drop a few chocolate chips in the batter and you've got the best waffles ever! No syrup is needed, they're that good.

Artichoke Bean Hummus by Farrell May Podgorsek

Canned artichokes blended with garbanzo or white beans, tahini and citrus makes a delicious, lower calorie dip than the traditional hummus. the grapefruit juice gives the dip a slight tang, but you can use lemon juice if grapefruits are not available. I like sumac sprinkled on top, but you can add lemon zest to the dip and top with…

Cannellini Bean & Vegetable Soup with Garlic by Farrell May Podgorsek

This is a very satisfying soup. It has a wonderful depth of flavor from the stewed garlic. The beans are cooked in chicken broth for additional flavor. I serve it as a broth soup (think chicken noodle), but if you prefer a thicker soup you can mash some of the beans and add them with the whole beans to the soup. Chard, kale or other…

Baked Pot of Beans w/Rice by Chef Kokopelli

Cuban Black Bean Soup by Chef Kokopelli

Smoky White Bean and Ham Soup by Shirley Rogers

Stir-Fry Broad Beans, Shanghainese-Style by tigerfish

Shanghai dish, easy

Green Beans in Mustard Cream Sauce by Christy Torres

Velvety green beans perfect all year round!

Vegetarian Pate or Faux Foie Gras by Joanne

In our health conscious world, who really wants to indulge in such a fatty delicacy. In the world of Vegans and Vegetarians, we shiver at the mention of this dish. The following recipe will make the Foie Gras lover AND the Vegetarian appreciate the smooth, delicate, winy flavor of this appetizer.

Easy Red Beans by Penny Hawkins

Make these easy red beans to go along with chicken or pork, or use them to make red beans and rice.

Red Beans and Rice by Penny Hawkins

Comfort food from New Orleans.

Easy Great Northern Beans by Penny Hawkins

The easy way to cook great northern beans.