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Spicy black bean potato salad gives the picnic classic a Southwestern kick, with red potatoes, black beans, jalapenos, bacon and Cajun seasoning in a creamy mustard dressing. A bold make-ahead side.

Diabetic-friendly Black Forest bars made with just three ingredients: no-sugar chocolate cake mix, sour cherries, and sugar substitute. Quick, simple, and guilt-free.

Black chocolate Bundt cake with coffee, honey, and a crack of black pepper, draped in a semi-sweet ganache glaze with Grand Marnier. Deep, complex, and show-stopping.

Fork-tender flank steak slow-cooked on a bed of onions and mushrooms in the Crock-Pot, rubbed with Worcestershire and paprika. Set it up in 10 minutes and let it cook all day.

Cuban-style black beans simmered with green pepper, garlic, cumin, and oregano, finished with a splash of red wine vinegar. Simple, saucy, and full of sofrito flavor.

Open-faced black bean nachos with spicy chorizo, melted Monterey Jack, and a smoky black bean pesto thickened with ham hock. Fried flour tortillas baked into crisp wedges. Loaded restaurant-style nachos.

Scallops and black beans with roasted bell peppers, sauteed zucchini, baby corn, and salsa. A Southwestern seafood skillet that's high in protein, low in fat, and on the table in 30 minutes.

Vegan black bean soup brightened with vinegar and soy sauce. Sauteed mirepoix joins long-simmered beans for a brothy, refreshing alternative to richer pureed bean soups.

Flank steak braised in a tangy ketchup, Worcestershire, and lemon sauce until fork-tender. A slow-cooked, budget-friendly beef dinner served over rice.

Tennessee black walnut cake builds a tall, airy sponge with whipped egg whites, molasses, and warm spice. Crowned with cinnamon cream frosting and toasted walnut halves.

Slow cooker spicy black bean stew with green peppers, carrots, celery, chili powder, and hot chili peppers. A vegan one-pot meal that thickens as it cooks.

Black Forest trifle layered with rum-soaked devil's food cake, cherry pie filling, homemade chocolate custard, and whipped cream topped with toasted almonds.

Black bean pizza with mashed beans as the sauce, melted Monterey Jack cheese, and fresh avocado on top. A four-ingredient vegetarian pizza ready in under 25 minutes.

Grilled flank steak brushed with a homemade chili-honey barbecue sauce made from tomato sauce, vinegar, and garlic. Slice thin across the grain to serve.

Black-out cake with unsweetened chocolate buttermilk layers smothered in thick semi-sweet chocolate ganache and pressed with roasted almonds. Intensely rich and fudgy.

Prawns in Chinese black bean sauce with ginger, garlic, and green pepper, stir-fried in a wok for quick weeknight takeout at home. Authentic Cantonese stir-fry with deeply savory fermented black bean paste.