Kid friendly American beans main dish recipes

Chorizo Sausage and Beans

Nothing says “cold weather classic” to me like one of my childhood favorites, beanies and weenies. At my house that is what we called pork and…

Vegetarian Black Bean Burger

Great food for you veggie-heads!

Burrito Pie

This month we are trying out our favorite “international” recipes. The Husband and I love Mexican food. I used to make a variation of this recipe…

Creamy Black Bean Magic Bowls

South of the border gone wild. These flavorful gems are a big hit with basic taco sides to mix and match to your pleasure. Soaked over night and…

Artichoke Hearts, Fava Beans & Sun-dried Tomatoes

It's mid-Winter. You're dyin' for Spring. Still too early for fresh favas and artichokes in the markets. Try…

Barbecue Lentils

An easy, cheap, child friendly dinner.

BAKED BEANS

I HAD THIS AT THE GOING AWAY PARTY FOR KEN ELLISON IN 2011. The recipe was supplied by Tammy Blackburn

Beef Chili with Beans

Black Bean Burgers

I have tried a lot of veggie burger recipes and some have been disappointing – dry, crumbly and sometimes tasteless. These are the best I have…

South Western Chickpea Burgers with Creamy Chipotle Sauce

A spicy twist to chickpea burgers. These aren't for sissy's. Sweet, spicy and smokey Chipotle peppers in Adobe…

Connie's Chili

Uncle Sidney's Red Beans

There are two ways to go here: smoked meats (sausage, rib tips, neck bones, ham, country bacon), OR pickled meat. Either way, you'll obtain a rich…

Bean Soup, a Simple One

This is a crock pot soup, so you can just soak the beans over night, then add all the ingredients. Let the crock pot do the rest. I chose the…

Crock Pot Chili Beans

I love these Chili Beans. Easy to make. Throw it all in a crock pot and in 3-4 hours you have delicious chili beans. The toppings give it a special…

Crock Pot Chili

This is a wonderful chili, my family loves it!