Senate Bean Soup by Robert Long

From the Senate Dinning hall, Washington D. C. This has always been my favorite bean soup and has served me very well every time I offer it either for a family gathering or I have served it to up to 300 diners over and over again.

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

Lentil Bulgar Burgers with Fiery Fruit Salsa by BearNakedBaker

Fruit salsa adds bright flavors. Serve with lime wedges for added zest. Serve a double burger and hold the BUNS!

Fresh Pintos by Groomsie

My grandmother Manuela taught me how to make these. She used to serve them in her restaurant in Mexico. A simple recipe which can be served as a side dish or even as an entree! Great to have your kids or grandchildren sort through the beans the night before. Remove broken beans, dirt and rocks before soaking.

green bean cassserole by Lesa

This is an old favorite!!!

My baked beans by Lesa

no baking needed.... stove top cooking... easy recipe that taste so good :)

Jennie's Senate Navy Bean Soup by Janice Corriveau

My mom's fabulous Senate Navy Bean Soup...from her recipe card that's at least 30 years old!

Blackchickpea Snack (Konda Kadalai Sundal) by Sensibleveg

Looking for a super healthy snack, low in carbohydrate, high in protein, gluten free, filling, inspite of all these good things still tastes great. Then this one is a must try for you. If you are of a South Indian (South East Asian - South Indian) then this sundal is a no big deal and you would have tasted it so many times. If not do…

Good Luck Black-Eyed Pea Crockpot Chili by Salad Foodie

Ensuring good luck for the New Year means including black-eyed peas on your menu. This chili makes for a hearty crockpot dish with "attitude" for New Year's Eve. I based it on a recipe from Phyllis Good's Fix-it and Forget It Christmas Cookbook, and liked the results so much I won't limit making this just at New Year's. Add corn…

Crispy Cool Bean Dip by Phyllis Munro

This is a light, crispy appetizer. you actually feel like you are eating something healthy! Everyone seemed to really enjoy it.

FELAFEL SANDWICH (Middle Eastern Fritters) by MARIA LOURDES V. LIPARDO-AYUB

This is one of my favorite "street foods" in the Middle East. It is originated in Egypt as a snack. Here is my version of felafel recipe...

BEEF AND BLACK BEAN CHILI WITH CHIPOLTE AND AVOCADO by Phyllis Munro

think this is the first time I have ever made chili with an actual recipe. NO BULL, usually I just throw what I like into a pot ,top it with cheese, jalapenos and sour cream and call it chili. Chili is a great food for tailgating. It is a quick simply dish to prepare, can be made ahead of time the perfect food for a football party or…

My Delicious Secret Natural Hummus Recipe by jason

I made a secret hummus recipe and am sharing it. while living in Israel I learned much about middle eastern foods and the spices that grow and are being used in that part of the world. It was not unusual to see people get out of a car and walk to an empty field to pick spices. As a youngster growing up in the USA I did not like…

Warm Spiced Lentils by Terri Maikkula

This is a great, heart healthy recipe that is great served over brown rice and accompanied by a salad or a coleslaw.