Beans and Grain recipe collection

Easy ham, bean and tomato soup turns leftover holiday ham and a ham bone broth into a hearty navy bean soup with onions, celery, and tomato. A pantry-savvy meal.

Easy onion bread for the bread machine with minced onion, whole wheat flour, honey, and applesauce. A savory, slightly sweet loaf with zero hands-on effort.

Toasted garlic couscous sauteed in olive oil with chicken broth, cumin, and butter. A pilaf-style method that adds nutty depth in under 15 minutes.

No-cook couscous made by steeping the dry pasta in boiling water or broth off the heat. Five minutes of prep, 30 minutes of patience, and you have fluffy couscous ready for any North African dish.

Vegan eggplant bake layered with a savory nutritional yeast and tahini sauce. Sliced eggplant and sauteed onions in a creamy, dairy-free, cheese-like sauce with tamari and basil.

Homemade English muffins cooked on a griddle in DIY tuna can rings, made from a simple yeast sponge dough with butter. Nooks-and-crannies texture that beats store-bought, with whole wheat and raisin variations.

Egyptian-style falafel (ta'ameya) with dried fava beans, parsley, garlic, cumin, and coriander, ground twice for the right crispy-yet-tender texture. The original falafel before chickpeas took over.

Sauteed green beans with garlic, mint, and white vinegar topped with crumbled feta cheese and chopped walnuts. A Mediterranean-style side dish that turns frozen green beans into something special.

Vegetarian chili with TVP (textured vegetable protein), pinto beans, and fresh chili peppers. Oil-free cooking, ready in 40 minutes. Plant-based protein that satisfies.

Fava bean and tiny pasta salad with blanched carrots, chives, and a red wine vinegar-basil dressing. A light, marinated vegan side served at room temperature.

Hearty venison chili using both cubed and ground deer meat for texture, simmered with crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and kidney beans. Masa harina thickens it to a rich, spoon-coating finish.

Fettuccine in lemon cream sauce with ham strips and asparagus. A bright, creamy pasta dish that comes together while the noodles cook.

Homemade dog treats with whole wheat flour, powdered milk, and egg, baked until hard and crunchy. A simple six-ingredient recipe for bone-shaped biscuits your pup will love.

College Park fire alarm chili with two pounds of ground beef, chili beans, canned tomatoes, and a generous hit of chili powder. Hearty, no-fuss, and simmered for an hour.

Hearty firehouse-style chili with hot Italian sausage and ground beef, red kidney beans, tomatoes, red wine, and honey. A bold, slightly sweet, slightly spicy crowd-feeding bowl.

Five-day beans: a slow-cook project where dried limas soak, simmer with aromatics, rest, and finish under a crusty cream and breadcrumb topping. Bean heaven for patient cooks.