White Bean Soup
I turned to this hearty recipe after my husband had open-heart surgery. Filled with beans, veggies and chicken, it's chock...
Cassoulet for the Gang
Wine lends a warm background taste to this take on a traditional French stew. The recipe feeds 10, making it...
Italian Meatball ‘n’ Bean Soup
Tender meatballs in a savory, chili-like soup deliver a taste sensation the whole family will love. You can use sweet,...
Southwest Chicken Chili
Chicken thighs are a nice change of pace in this easy chili. I also use a smoked ham hock and...
Spicy Beans with Turkey Sausage
Here's a jambalaya-type dish that comes together in the slow cooker. It's a wonderful way to warm up cold winter...
Italian Vegetable Soup
Laced with a splash of wine, this hearty soup is packed with garden-fresh nutrition and veggies! Leafy escarole adds color...
Fully Loaded Chili
With lean ground beef, four types of beans and lots of seasonings and toppings, this chili is truly "fully loaded."...
Zuppa di Fagioli
I like to welcome family home with steaming bowls of this hearty white bean soup. It features plenty of vegetables...
Chicken Saltimbocca with Mushroom Sauce
“I created this recipe to capture the flavors of saltimbocca, but without all the fat and sodium. With the addition...
Garlic Artichoke Dip
Not only is this chilled dip delicious and lower in fat, but it also offers easy make-ahead convenience. —Lisa Varner,...
Southwestern Bean Chowder
Even though there is a bit of heat from the spices and green chiles, my young children love this soup...
Vermont Baked Beans
These baked beans are nothing like the canned variety you may be used to. The rich sauce has wonderful smokiness...
Festive Bean Salad
I had experimented with all kinds of bean salads before I hit on this one. My husband loves all the...
Slow-Cooked Baked Beans
My friend suggested this recipe when I needed a new dish to bring to a barbecue. It was an incredible...
Pasta and White Bean Soup With Sun-Dried Tomatoes
The Christmas season often means indulging in lots of rich foods. So I like to prepare this vegetarian soup that's...
One-Pan Tuscan Ravioli
Sometimes I use chickpeas instead of cannellini beans, grated Asiago or Provolone instead of Parmesan, and all zucchini if I...
Christmas White Chili
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Try this chili decked with red and green veggies! —Catherine Nickelson, Scandia, Minnesota
Summer Squash & White Bean Soup
I love using summer squash in soups. This dish is hearty as is, but stir in chopped ham for an...
White Bean Soup with Meatballs
It tastes like it's from scratch, but my Italian-inspired soup uses lots of shortcuts. For a meatball in every bite,...
Slow-Cooker BBQ Baked Beans
I was under a doctor’s orders to reduce the amount of sodium I was eating, but I just couldn't part...
Black & White Bean Chili
This is a healthy and filling meal that even the kids love! The satisfying chili is great for football games...
Bloody Mary Soup with Beans
I love a good Bloody Mary, which inspired this recipe. The soup packs a spicy punch, and it'll warm you...
Market Basket Soup
I use kohlrabi in this soothing veggie soup. The vegetable has a mellow broccoli-cabbage flavor and can be served raw,...
Ricotta, Tomato & Corn Pasta
I love to make healthy meals with produce from my latest farmers market trip. This pasta takes just 30 minutes...
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...
Chicken Chili Chowder
One chilly April afternoon, I craved a hearty soup but had less than an hour to prepare a meal. I...
Salmon Skillet
Is there anything salmon can’t do? It is high in heart-healthy omega-3s and lends itself to simple preparation techniques. And...
Vegetable Orzo Soup
This hearty soup is a perfect way to straddle winter and spring. Beans, red potatoes and orzo fortify against the...
Turkey Sausage Bean Soup
This recipe is from my great-grandmother, though I've added a few ingredients to make it my own. Serve it with...