Warm spices, tender chicken, and the gentle sweetness of dried fruit make this Moroccan-inspired stew a comforting supper. Carrots and onions soften in a savory tomato broth seasoned with cumin, ginger, and cinnamon, while apricots and raisins add little bursts of sweetness. A touch of lemon brings balance to the rich sauce. The slow cooker...Read More

Some evenings call for a comforting pot of soup without a long afternoon of cooking. Creamy white beans, tender kale, and tomatoes simmer with onions, garlic, and a splash of white wine in this hearty, Tuscan-inspired supper. Blending a portion of the vegetables gives the broth body, while Parmesan adds a savory richness without cream....Read More

There’s something wonderfully comforting about a pot of homemade baked beans slowly cooking in the oven. Tender navy beans, smoky bacon, and sweet onions mingle with molasses, brown sugar, and mustard to create a rich, savory-sweet sauce. It’s an old-fashioned favorite that turns simple pantry ingredients into something worth waiting for. Starting with dried beans...Read More

This smoky Chipotle Chili with Hominy is a bold, comforting one-pot recipe packed with beans, tender hominy, chipotle peppers, and ground beef. Easy to make, deeply flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or cold-weather cooking.Read More

There’s something reassuring about a pot of beans simmering on the stove. An onion softens, garlic warms in a little oil, and the kitchen begins to smell like dinner. Add a few vegetables, some herbs, perhaps a handful of pasta or a ham bone saved from another meal, and a humble bag of dried beans...Read More

Some soups never go out of style. Creamy navy beans, tender pieces of ham, and a few everyday vegetables simmer together into a comforting meal, with mashed potatoes stirred in for extra body. It’s the kind of practical, satisfying cooking that generations of home cooks have relied on to feed a family well. This soup...Read More

A pot of well-seasoned black beans and a bowl of fluffy rice can make a remarkably satisfying supper. Onion, garlic, cumin, and oregano give these beans a savory foundation, while fresh lime juice brightens their earthy richness. A little of the beans’ own cooking liquid creates a luscious sauce for spooning over the rice. Starting...Read More

Creamy white beans baked with tomatoes, garlic, and herbs make a wonderfully comforting supper. As the beans cook slowly in the oven, their broth mingles with the vegetables to create a rich, savory sauce. A scattering of crisp herb breadcrumbs adds a golden finish and puts a few slices of yesterday’s bread to good use....Read More

Creamy pinto beans, tender potatoes, and a savory broth make this a wonderfully satisfying soup for a cool evening. Smoked paprika lends a gentle, woodsy warmth, while onion, garlic, and a little cumin bring out the earthy flavor of the beans. There’s no need for bacon or ham—the vegetables and seasonings give the pot plenty...Read More

A pot of beans, a handful of pasta, and a few everyday vegetables come together beautifully in this rustic Italian soup. Known as pasta e fagioli—simply “pasta and beans”—it’s the kind of satisfying meal that has helped generations of home cooks feed a family well. This version begins with dried white beans, saving their flavorful...Read More