American beans recipes added by professional chefs

Southern BBQ Baked Beans

This one takes a little time but it's worth it.

Mixed Bean Soup with Andouille or Ham (A Gift in Jar Holiday Idea)

Make up your own dry bean and lentil variety or purchase ready-made. Aim…

Fabulously Healthy, Edamame, Spinach and Garlic Hummus For Summer Entertaining

We’re loving this skinny dip. It’s loaded with such good-for-you…

Beans with Burnt Ends

Burnt ends are the blackened parts of a brisket that has been smoked. Some people like to cut the ends off, pour on bbq sauce, and cook them another…

Black Bean Soup

Simple Chickpea Spread

This is just a simple spread that can be be had at parties, cookouts or anytime. It's easy to make and you can add anything you wish to it red…

Vegetarian Black Bean Burger

Great food for you veggie-heads!

Vegan Black Bean Salad with Peppers, Sweet Corn and Cilantro

A healthy vegan/vegetarian dish packed with flavor!

Easy Lentil Burger

Up front I must admit that I am not a Vegan, Vegetarian or any type of no meat diet type person. So if you are then there will be items to…

Senate Bean Soup

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…

Beans and corn bread

A fast way to make it and it's good

Lentil Bulgar Burgers with Fiery Fruit Salsa

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

Good Luck Black-Eyed Pea Crockpot Chili

Ensuring good luck for the New Year means including black-eyed peas on your menu. This chili makes for a…

Black Bean Salsa

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

Chorizo Anasazi Bean Soup

The Anasazi bean has a distinct flavor that is worth exploring. The beans were grown by the Anasazi Indians of New Mexico and the old west. The…