Beans and Grain recipe collection

Freezer-friendly beef meatballs in a creamy mushroom-basil sauce served over brown rice with buttered carrots. Batch-cook now, reheat later for easy weeknight dinners.

Creamy minestrone soup blends puréed white beans into a hearty vegetable broth packed with cranberry beans, kale, zucchini, potatoes, and carrots. A vegan minestrone that gets its silky body from beans instead of cream.

Crockpot dark wheat bran bread bakes hands-off in a slow cooker with whole wheat, soy flour, bran cereal, and molasses. A no-oven yeast loaf with a moist crumb and dark malty flavor.

Make grandma proud with this simple and easy crockpot recipe that is perfect for feeding a hungry group of people.

This comforting Crockpot Lentil-Kale Soup is a wholesome, nutrient-packed dish featuring tender lentils, vibrant kale, and a medley of vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth. With minimal prep, the slow cooker does the work, creating a thick, stew-like soup that’s perfect for chilly days or a healthy weeknight meal. The addition of miso paste and herbs like thyme and bay leaf elevates the flavor, making this a satisfying, plant-based option for the whole family.

Southern-style crowder peas simmered low and slow with ham hocks and Cajun seasoning until tender and smoky. Serve over rice or cornbread for a soul food staple.

Crustade of chicken and pigeon: a medieval-style savory custard tart of tender poached game and chicken with mushrooms and raisins, set in a spiced egg-and-stock custard. Old English flavors in a pastry case.

Broiled cod tossed with black beans, fresh orange segments, and a cumin-lime dressing over romaine. A bright, protein-packed Cuban-inspired salad that chills beautifully overnight.

Chunky cold gazpacho with black beans, ham, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, and spicy vegetable juice. Hearty chilled Mexican soup perfect for summer meals and meal prep.

Cumin and garlic pinto beans simmered low and slow with onion, a single slice of bacon, and whole cumin seeds. The classic Tex-Mex side, sturdier and tastier than canned. Quick-soak method skips the overnight wait.

A slow cooker navy bean and barley soup with sage and a hint of liquid smoke. Creamy, smoky, and completely plant-based.

Dak's Mint Zucchini Oat Bran Bread (Bread Machine) recipe

Hearty multigrain Dakota bread loaded with whole wheat, rye flour, oats, and wheat germ. Honey-sweetened and enriched with cottage cheese for a tender crumb that's worth every minute of rise time.

Dark rye cornmeal bread combines whole wheat pastry flour, rye, and cornmeal with carob, molasses, and instant coffee for deep color and flavor. Nutty, hearty yeast loaf for sandwiches or toast.

A flourless chocolate torte layered with whipped ganache, apricot preserves, and espresso buttercream, finished with piped rosettes and chocolate coffee beans.

Savory crab quiche with a chili-cheddar pastry crust, smoky bacon, and a silky custard kissed with cayenne and dry mustard. Brunch or dinner, this one delivers.