698 bear recipes

Entertain your friends with this hearty soup by following this simple recipe that is will end up as one of your favorites.

Silky pear butter simmered with white wine, vanilla bean, cardamom, and whole spices, then canned for year-round enjoyment. A gorgeous homemade preserve that makes Bartlett pears shine.

White bean chili with five spices: cumin, coriander, oregano, cloves, and cayenne, simmered in chicken broth with green chiles. A quick, light chili ready in 30 minutes.

Hearty low-fat vegetable soup with potatoes, zucchini, squash, carrots, pureed tomatoes, and kidney beans. Oil-free and loaded with garden veggies, this make-ahead soup tastes even better the next day.

Warm vegetable salad with julienned carrots, turnips, celery, tomatoes, green beans, and snow peas on mache and radicchio, dressed in shallot vinaigrette and garnished with fresh truffles.

Homemade cream of chicken noodle soup with shredded chicken, elbow macaroni, mixed vegetables, and a sage-and-thyme-scented cream base. A hearty one-pot soup that beats anything from a can.

Vegetable stew with potato, green beans, yellow and green peppers, and tomato simmered in chicken broth with fennel seed. A light, Weight Watchers-friendly one-skillet side.

Crispy fried rice sticks tossed with stir-fried snow peas, bean sprouts, dried mushrooms, and a curry-chicken broth sauce. A crunchy, savory Asian noodle dish served with soy sauce.

A hearty vegetarian lentil chili simmered from red lentils, kidney beans, tomatoes, peppers, and fresh chili. High in protein and fiber, easy to make in one pot, and as fiery as you like.

Brennan's-style banana beignets fried golden in a light beer batter, dusted with powdered sugar, and drizzled with homemade bourbon caramel sauce. A New Orleans classic you can make at home.

Canned white beans with ham knuckle, fresh herbs, lemon zest, and maple syrup bake into a shortcut version of classic baked beans. Ready in half the time with layers of flavor from thyme, rosemary, and Dijon mustard.

Another succulent chicken dish that is made with green beans and macadamia nuts.

Cilantro, chiles and garlic add rich flavor to these red kidney beans, they taste so great.

Spagetti sauce with a twist from the Sizzlin' Mexican, this sauce includes beef, black beans and corn!

Traditional Vietnamese herb and vegetable platter with fresh mint, cilantro, basil, bean sprouts, cucumber, and tropical fruits. The essential accompaniment for pho, banh mi, and spring rolls.

A tangy, jewel-toned tomato aspic loaded with crunchy celery, green peppers, and green beans. This vintage molded salad brings old-school Southern charm to any potluck or holiday spread.