Chickpea and Couscous Lunch by Linda Gee

Take one serving to work every day for a week - keeps well in the fridge till Friday! Number of Servings: 5

Tuscan White Bean & Tomato-Basil Soup by "Cheffie Cooks"

Wonderful light Italian Bean Soup to make year round.

Panna Cotta with Berries by markswife

This is a great light dessert to serve at a dinner party because it can be made ahead of time. And it looks and tastes like it took forever in the kitchen!

Sauteed Spinach by Rebecca Ijekah

Healthy, Fast and Tasty Spiniach

Sweet and spicy whiskey sauce by Aspen Lee-Moulden

This is a fantastic sauce to serve with a grilled pork loin. I usually double or triple the recipe depending on how many people I need to serve.

Cornbread by Elena Jimenez

Black Beans with Lime by Aspen Lee-Moulden

Great as a side dish or an accompaniment to pork pulled tacos.

Cuban Black Bean Soup by Kimberly Lindstrom

It looks like a lot of ingredients, but the second half of the ingredients list is optional toppings. I just use whatever I have on hand, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, whatever! This is a super yummy, super easy, super cheap soup. It freezes well, and the "toppings" idea makes it great for a crowd... everyone can customize their…

Southwest Chili by Piper Seeger

Mongo Hopia (Moon cake) by Joy

Mini pie filled with mung bean

Vegan Black Bean Coconut Brownies by Jill

AWESOME! Not your traditional brownie, but these are really good and really healthy too! I"ve only made this using my Vita-mix but I'm sure a regular blender will work too, just take a bit longer. When you are ready to purchase your own Vita-mix you can use code 06-003085 for free shipping. So simple, easy and quick. Totally…

Savory Red Beans & Rice by L.Marie Carter

I never really use to like beans, but Red Beans & Rice is one of my all time favorites! Here's my recipe for savory, meaty Red Beans & Rice. It can be a meal on it's own or an addition to a nice southern soul food meal like smothered pork chops or chicken...make sure that you have your cornbread muffins on the side.

Erin's Greek Green Beans by Bria Sinnott

Give your side dish some oompa! My sister's no-fail recipe.

Beans with Nutmeg by Brett Ede

Frijoles Refritos, or Refried Beans by Kathleen is Cooking in Mexico

"Refried" beans in Mexico means well cooked, not cooked again. Frijoles refritos are served on the side for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Use them for making Huevos Rancheros, burritos or as the base for a Mexican inspired dip.