Beans and Grain recipe collection

Cooking grains the foolproof way: two parts water to one part grain, rinse first, simmer covered, never stir. Works for quinoa, rice, millet, and farro. The basic ratio every home cook should know by heart.

These calzones are very healthy, some kinds of vegetables, very light and savory.

Corn and cheese chili loaded with two kinds of kidney beans, crispy bacon, plum tomatoes, and sharp cheddar stirred in at the end. A hearty, no-meat-needed chili with smoky bacon richness.

Corn and lima bean stew with a polenta crust, smoky chipotle, cumin, and fresh vegetables baked casserole-style. A hearty vegetarian Southwestern stew topped with chile-spiked cornmeal.

Everyone loves so kebabs so try this new rendition that uses corn, potatoes and succulent pork tenderloin.

Vegan corn muffins bound with blended silken tofu instead of eggs. Whole wheat pastry flour, cornmeal, and just four other ingredients. Dairy-free and oil-free.

Sweet corn kernels, black beans, and red bell pepper toss in a cumin-spiked vinaigrette with fresh cilantro for a colorful Southwest-inspired salad that feeds a crowd.

Roasted Cornish game hens marinated in tomatillo-chipotle salsa with a creamy pan sauce, green beans, and onions. A smoky, elegant one-pan dinner with Mexican flavors.

Cornmeal and whole wheat pizza dough topped with caramelized Vidalia onion marmalade, dry-cured ham, Roma tomatoes, and melted Fontina cheese.

Cornmeal waffles topped with a chunky pinto bean chili: vegan, dairy-free and built on whole wheat flour, peppers and onions. Savory waffle dinner that cooks in 40 minutes flat.

Country baked beans slow-cooked from dried beans with molasses, salt pork, dry mustard, and clove-studded onions. A from-scratch crockpot recipe with deep, smoky-sweet flavor.

Rustic whole wheat quickbread with tangy buttermilk and a golden crust bakes in under an hour. No yeast, no kneading, just mix and bake.

Vegetarian country chili with kidney beans, canned tomatoes, and a basil-oregano-thyme spice blend. Diabetic-friendly, ready in 25 minutes, no meat needed.

Country ham and hominy bread is a Southern-style yeast loaf studded with crispy ham, caramelized onion, Anaheim chilies, and yellow hominy. Cornmeal crust, crescent shape, serious savory bite.

Couscous salad with chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, and fresh parsley tossed in a lemon-garlic vinaigrette with Dijon and ground coriander.

Couscous salad with dried currants, fresh tomatoes, scallions, and a roasted garlic-lemon Dijon dressing. A Mediterranean-style grain salad served at room temperature.