Beans and Lentils

Turkey Chili with White Beans and Chipotle

Recipe by Paula Bowman

Fresh corn is added to the hot chili, giving a lovely crunch to every spoonful.

Ham and Pineapple Rice Dinner

This is a simple full meal deal to serve to Mom on her special day. It's a little different but Mom with enjoy every bite. Add a scrumptious dessert and you have the perfect meal to show Mom just how special she is.

Apricot Cranberry and Wheat Berry Salad

Serve this salad immediately or cover and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. Wheat berries are the kernel. They do not contain the hull though. These berries are used often in salad to give it a little extra crunch. Soaking the berries in water helps to soften them. They can be purchased as a hard or soft grain and can be found in most supermarkets.

Corn Chip Taco Scoops

Nothing says kids better than tacos. This recipe will help to satisfy that taco craving. Anything you normally serve on a taco will go great in this dip. Taco flavored meat, olives, onions and lettuce are just few ideas that can be added to the list of ingredients.

Lima and Butter Bean Salad

Try something a little different on your Christmas buffet with this healthy but tasty salad. It has all the colors of Christmas and tastes light and refreshing to boot. The canned beans don't take away from its flavorful taste.

Black Eye Pea Veggie Salad

This bit of the south makes a wonderful salad for your Christmas buffet. Brightly colored it will bring a touch of warmth to your meal. Any vegetables will work in this salad so mix and match to find the right combination for your family tastes.

Grilled Black Bean Chimichangas

Simple Grilled Bean Burgers

Grilled Bean Burritos

Pinquito Barbecue Beans

Pinquito beans are similar to pinto beans only smaller. They can be found in many grocery stores in the same department as other dry beans. If you cannot find pinquito beans pinto beans will work just as well.