Beans and Grain recipe collection

Slow-baked navy beans layered with salt pork, smoked ham, onions, garlic, mustard, and a splash of rum. A rich, old-school baked bean recipe with Caribbean flair.

Fluffy banana buttermilk pancakes made with whole wheat pastry flour and toasted wheat germ. No butter or oil in the batter. Makes a dozen golden flapjacks in 30 minutes.

Oven-baked banana French toast made with egg whites and whole wheat bread, topped with a warm honey-cinnamon blueberry sauce. A lighter, hands-off brunch that skips the griddle.

Grilled black bean and tofu burgers with Thai-inspired flavors like ginger, garlic, and soy, topped with a tangy peanut cilantro sauce and cucumber slices.

Vegan pearl barley and white kidney bean side dish brightened with fresh mint. Just 4 ingredients, high in fiber and protein, ready in under an hour.

Oat bran muffins with whole wheat pastry flour, honey, and a hint of cinnamon. High-fiber breakfast muffins ready in 30 minutes, no eggs or butter required.

Slow cooker bean casserole topped with golden, from-scratch cornbread. Kidney beans, pinto beans, and spicy tomato sauce bubble away while the cornbread steams to fluffy goodness on top.

Mashed pinto beans and brown rice rolled up in warm flour tortillas with fresh veggies and salsa. Vegan, low-fat, and ready in 20 minutes flat.

Hearty white bean soup with thick-sliced hot Italian sausage, chickpeas, and creamed corn. Simmered with cumin and bay leaf for deep, warming flavor.

Baked kidney bean burritos stuffed with sauteed peppers, sweet corn, cumin, and melted cheddar. Vegetarian, quick to roll, and topped with fresh salsa.

Wok-fried tofu with hot banana peppers, sweet red bell pepper, soy sauce, and a generous shower of fresh cilantro. A minimalist Chinese stir-fry that's fast and bright.

Smoky chipotle pinto bean puree blanketing chicken-stuffed tortillas, baked with sour cream, Monterey Jack, and scallions. A Mexican casserole that feeds a crowd.

Big-batch sausage and kidney bean stew with tomatoes, chili powder, and red pepper flakes. Simmers thick in 45 minutes. Freezer-friendly for easy future meals.

Hearty homemade beef and vegetable soup made with tender short ribs, carrots, parsnips, green beans, and leeks in a rich, defatted broth. Simmered low and slow with fresh dill and parsley for deep, comforting flavor.

A vintage date bread baked right inside empty beer cans with maple syrup, pecans, and real beer in the batter. Yields perfectly round slices and makes a charming homemade gift.

Hearty bread machine rye bread made with whole wheat flour, rye flour, oat flour, and stale beer. Dense, earthy, and full of old-world character with zero fuss.