Articles filed under Beans
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Cook smarter not harder: Simple recipes that work overtimeApr 09, 2026 2:59 pm - Some weeks call for ambitious cooking projects, but most call for smart ones — the kind that save time, stretch your grocery budget and make mealtime feel less chaotic. This trio of recipes — Lazy Pork Wontons for One, Oven-Roasted Pork Shoulder and Instant Pot Refried Beans — show how simple, satisfying staples can work harder for you.
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Mom vs. Reese: Who has the best cornbread pie?Apr 08, 2026 5:28 am - I recently discovered Reese Witherspoon’s recipe for Corn Bread Chili Pie. It reminded me a lot of my Mother’s Corn Pone Pie. I headed for my recipe box and found my mom’s recipe from 1978. There were many differences between the two, but enough similarities to inspire this new best-of compilation.
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Spicy Lentil Soup is warm, bright and comforting all at onceApr 01, 2026 6:08 am - This recipe for Spicy Lentil Soup seems to bridge both winter and spring. With lentils and rice at its base, it’s filling and comforting enough for a cold day. But then comes the bright green puree stirred in at the end — a hit of freshness that feels unmistakably like spring.
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Greek avgolemono holds the key to creamy, dairy-free soupsMar 31, 2026 5:00 am - This riff on a lovely lemony Greek avgolemono soup is a meal in itself, hearty with chickpeas, orzo and vegetables in a dill-seasoned broth. It’s lightly creamy thanks to the classic technique of beating together eggs and lemon juice, which are then tempered with some of the warm broth and stirred into the pot to thicken the liquid and add citrusy brightness.
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Just one more bite: Easy corn and black bean dip is hard to resistMar 18, 2026 5:46 am - Have you ever been to someone’s home and eaten something that kept you coming back for more? My friend Julie’s Corn and Black Bean “Crack” Dip was exactly this for me, and several others who also were hovering around the bowl.
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Can’t stand the heat? How to rescue a spicier-than-expected recipeMar 04, 2026 5:56 am - The recipe was called Warming Tomato and Pinto Bean Soup — a perfect winter dish. It was not called Hot as Hades Tomato and Pinto Bean Soup. And yet that’s exactly where we landed.
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This roasted cauliflower with white bean puree renewed my cooking joyFeb 17, 2026 5:15 am - This vegetarian main features roasted cauliflower florets seasoned with smoked paprika atop a bed of garlicky white bean puree. It’s finished with a punchy herb sauce that ties everything together for a restaurant-quality dish.
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Braised celery is the star of this rich Persian stewFeb 10, 2026 5:18 am - Traditionally, this Persian celery stew contains lamb or beef, but this vegetarian variation features borlotti (cranberry) beans. Celery, typically overlooked among vegetables, shines in this dish, lending it satisfying heft and surprising, aromatic brightness.
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Is it chili? Is it mac and cheese? This slow cooker recipe combines the best of bothFeb 10, 2026 5:00 am - This easy weeknight meal from Brittany Mullins’ cookbook “Mostly Veggies” starts with a bean- and vegetable-packed slow cooker chili. Once it gets closer to dinnertime, you’ll add in chickpea noodles and cheese for a surprisingly healthy twist on a family favorite.
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Eggs can do so much more than breakfast, as these skillet lentils showFeb 04, 2026 5:20 am - The runny-yolk eggs in this lentil skillet meal might shout breakfast at first glance — and it certainly makes a good one — but don’t pigeonhole it there because it’s an excellent option for any time of day.
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