Beans and Grain recipe collection

Six kinds of beans baked in a sweet-tangy brown sugar and vinegar sauce, topped with crumbled bacon and crispy fried onions. A potluck-ready side dish that feeds a crowd.

Another succulent and juicy meat loaf that is perfect for a dinner with family or friends.

Butternut squash dal simmers red lentils and sweet squash with onion, garlic, ginger, and curry until soft and creamy, then a light mash brings it together. A cozy, vegetarian one-pot Indian-style dal that's hearty and wholesome.

Sautéed snails with red kidney beans, shallots, garlic, fresh chilies, and a splash of Pernod in beef stock. A bold masterchef-level Spanish-inspired dish that serves 8.

Vegetarian curry with black-eyed peas, kidney beans, sautéed bananas, and apple in a spiced yogurt sauce. Served over rice with peanuts and cilantro.

Chewy oatmeal cookies loaded with carob chips and walnuts, made with whole wheat flour, egg replacer, and rice milk. A hearty, egg-free cookie that's crunchy on the edges and soft in the middle.

Buttery carob pound cake made with whole wheat flour and honey instead of refined sugar. Baked in a tube pan until dense, moist, and rich with warm, toasty carob flavor.

This carrot cake well satisfied my sweet tooth without making me feel guilty. Whole wheat flour and wheat germ provided the cake with some good fibre, by replacing half amount of oil with yogurt reduced the calorie and fat, and eliminating the frosting all-together made the cake much less rich and calorie-dense. But overall it was a very moist and delicious cake indeed.

Delicious, moist and nutritious muffins are great for breakfast.

Honey-sweetened carrot raisin loaf made with whole wheat flour, lemon yogurt, and just two tablespoons of oil. Spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg for a wholesome quick bread.

A tender and juicy beef roast dish that makes a delightful Sunday dinner with family or friends.

Whole wheat English muffins topped with a seasoned cottage cheese and wheat germ spread, fresh tomato, and broiled cheddar strips. A high-protein open-faced melt ready in 15 minutes.

Quick chicken and mushroom stew with roasted potatoes, crushed tomatoes, and a flour-thickened broth. A 20-minute weeknight dinner that's hearty, simple, and satisfying.

A show-stopping French technique: whole chickens deboned, stuffed with mushrooms and ground veal, marinated in cognac, and served in a pink and green peppercorn cream sauce with demi-glace. Part 1 of 2.

Paprika-rubbed chicken breasts seared golden and simmered with toasted rice, tomatoes, green beans, and turmeric in one skillet. A complete Spanish-style one-pan dinner in 45 minutes.

Layered corn tortillas baked with Monterey Jack, poblano peppers, and a creamy egg-buttermilk custard. A Mexican-inspired casserole that feeds 6 in about an hour.