
Slow-Cooker Potluck Beans
It was the morning of our family potluck and I still needed something to bring. I threw together this recipe while drinking my morning coffee. By the end of the gathering, the beans were all gone and someone had even washed the slow cooker for me! —Mary Anne Thygesen, Portland, Oregon

Boston Baked Beans
Simmered in molasses, these slow-cooker Boston baked beans are perfect to take to your next potluck. The sauce is sweet,...

Smoked Baked Beans
Your cookout just got amazing thanks to these flavor-packed smoked baked beans.

British Baked Beans
Heinz clearly know a thing or two about British baked beans, but this homemade recipe comes close. In...


Ham Bone Soup
Tender navy beans, smoked ham hocks and sauteed vegetables are the star ingredients in this hearty ham bone soup.

Vegan Baked Beans
You won't miss the bacon in these vegan baked beans! Slow-cooked beans and warm spices create a rich sauce that...

Slow-Cooker Spinach Bean Soup
This navy bean soup is heartwarming comfort food at its best. It's my signature soup that I make for my...

Easy Portuguese-Style Bean Soup
One day I was looking at Portuguese recipes and decided to put together a bean soup that embraced the bright...

Senate Bean Potpie
The flavors from classic Senate bean soup inspired this hearty potpie with a cornbread topping. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

Senate Bean Soup
Senate bean soup has been served in the Senate every day since the beginning of the 20th century. Here's the...


Homemade Baked Beans
Our homemade baked beans recipe starts with dried navy beans that simmer in a sweet, savory and smoky sauce. It...

Maple Baked Beans
Since my husband raises hogs and my parents produce maple syrup, this recipe is a natural for me! I usually...

Lucky Bean Soup
This recipe is from a bean soup gift pack I developed as a fund-raiser for our church. We provide it...

Oven-Baked Beans
"MY AUNT baked her beans in a old earthenware crock in the wood stove. She'd stir them periodically with a...

White Christmas Chili
For a surefire way to add extra warmth to your holiday get-together, dish up Angela Biggin's delightfully different chili. "It...

Quick Bean Soup
A co-worker of mine brought this soup for everyone to sample at lunch one day. I ended up eating a...

Bean Vegetable Soup
Beans add extra texture and flavor to this vegetable soup. This soup is light in calories yet packed with flavor....

Emily’s Bean Soup
This is a wonderful fall or winter meal, served with thick slices of warm homemade bread. The recipe evolved over...

Confetti Bean Soup Mix
With its colorful variety of beans and delicious flavor, this soup is tempting. I like to give it to friends...

Bean and Bacon Soup
This comforting Bean and Bacon Soup combines tender beans, crispy bacon, and a rich, savory broth for a hearty meal...

Lime Navy Bean Chili
A lip-smacking touch of lime flavors Connie Thomas’s low-fat but filling family favorite. “I love relying on my slow cooker,”...

Yankee Bean Soup
This Yankee bean soup is perfect anytime you're in the mood for a hearty, flavorful dish. Smoky bacon and sweet...

Vermont Baked Beans
These baked beans are nothing like the canned variety you may be used to. The rich sauce has wonderful smokiness...

Slow-Cooked Baked Beans
My friend suggested this recipe when I needed a new dish to bring to a barbecue. It was an incredible...

Six-Bean Chili
When it's cold and frosty outside, this meatless chili is sure to warm you up. It's packed with fiber, protein...

Mexican Bean Soup
This Mexican bean soup recipe is healthy, hearty and perfect for a busy day, as it comes together in about...

Picnic Baked Beans
I loved it when my mom made these classic beans...now I make them for my family. They have great old-fashioned...

Easy Low-Fat Chili
"This zesty chili really hits the spot on cool fall days," confirms Janet Moore of Ogdensburg, New York.

Brenda’s Baked Beans
When I was a kid, my mom made baked beans all the time. Sometimes we'd turn this side into a...

Italian White Bean Soup
Have a refrigerator full of vegetables and a can of beans? That's all you need for a pot of hearty...

Mushroom-Bean Bourguignon
In our family, boeuf bourguignon has been a staple for generations. I wanted a meatless alternative. All this dish needs...