Beans and Chili Recipes

Chickpeas are delicious, nutritious and readily available either dried or in cans. These 10 chickpea recipes celebrate their versatility and see them prepared in a wide variety of different tasty ways.

This guide shows you how to buy, store, cook, and measure any bean you decide to make. Beans can be as gourmet as anything else we cook.

Not all chili recipes are created equal. Here’s a quick, easy recipe that can incorporate any meat you choose (I prefer ground beef), the right blend of spices and is made in the Crock-Pot for easy preparation, serving and cleanup. Enjoy!

Crockpots make cooking beans a total breeze. I've included step-by-step instructions and serving suggestions.

Baked beans have been a favorite New England dish for hundreds of years. Look here for facts, folklore, and fun recipes.

Baked beans don't have to be boring. Here are some recipe ideas that let baked beans achieve their maximum potential.

This powerhouse, one-pot meal has it all: protein, fiber, antioxidants, minerals, and, most of all, flavor out the wazoo! Easy to customize with your preferences or whatever you have on hand.

A semi-homemade quick and easy chili recipe, perfect for busy evenings!

This sophisticated, quick and easy vegan butter beans recipe uses store cupboard ingredients and is ready in just 25 minutes.

Mexican chili? There’s no such thing. Chili con carne as we know it is an American invention. Let’s learn how it all began and explore some recipes.

Easy photo directions for quick-cooking white beans from scratch without soaking, plus recipes, tips and nutritional information.

What the Middle East has known for centuries is now mainstream. Chickpeas are amazingly flavorful and healthful. Let's look at their history, nutritional benefits, and use them in fun vegan recipes.

Dried beans are a healthy, inexpensive food. Read how to prepare and cook them properly. This recipe works for just about any type of dried bean.

Bacon Hoppin' John recipe. It's not just for New Year's Day!

What's the secret of the best chili? It's all in the chili powder! Learn how to make or choose chili powder that will give your chili depth and complexity.

This is a delicious, smoky-sweet version of chili, full of sun-dried tomatoes and flavored with bourbon. It is quick and easy to prepare, and it is a very forgiving recipe if you are new to cooking.