Beans and Grain recipe collection

A vibrant chilled rice salad tossing wild and basmati rice with snow peas, green beans, cucumber, oranges, and Granny Smith apples in a ginger-soy-honey-lime sauce. Fresh, crunchy, and full of contrast.

Ground beef and barbecue beans slow-cooked with bean and bacon soup, then topped with melted American cheese. A Midwestern crockpot hot dish ready to spoon over cornbread.

Slow cooker bourbon baked beans loaded with crushed pineapple, chili sauce, strong coffee, brown sugar, and molasses. Sweet, smoky, boozy, and effortless for cookouts and potlucks.

Layered butter bean and broccoli casserole with creamy mushroom-sour cream sauce, crunchy water chestnuts, and a crispy Rice Krispies topping. Make-ahead and freezer friendly.

Instead of using a rich egg or cream batter, the chicken in this recipe is dipped in whole wheat flour, buttermilk-egg batter, and then unsweetened cereal crumbs to make a wonderfully crispy hot baked chicken, or cold picnic chicken.

Buttermilk chocolate hazelnut cake bakes whole wheat pastry flour with cocoa, brown sugar, and a layer of toasted hazelnuts. Lighter, healthier chocolate cake with no butter and no whole eggs.

Warm, hearty cabbage and white bean stew with caraway seeds, tomatoes, and a splash of vinegar for brightness. A cozy vegetarian one-pot meal ready in about an hour.

A savory sourdough bread machine loaf loaded with Parmesan, anchovies, garlic, and lemon zest. Whole wheat and bread flour give it hearty texture with a tangy, Caesar-inspired crumb.

Easy chicken tamale pie with a cheesy cornmeal crust, chili-spiced chicken, kidney beans, and melty cheddar. A cozy one-dish weeknight dinner the whole family craves.

Freezer-friendly candied chicken glazed with maple syrup, ketchup, and white vinegar. Sweet, tangy, and ready to reheat over rice, pasta, or potatoes on busy nights.

Saucy Caribbean black beans simmered with fresh ginger, allspice, thyme, and orange juice. Vegan, high-fiber, and full of island flavor in about 40 minutes.

Banana walnut Bundt cake with whole wheat flour and a bright orange glaze, made in the microwave. A tropical holiday showstopper that comes together in under 35 minutes.

Quick vegan one-pot meal with black beans, pineapple, corn, and tomatoes spiced with curry and ginger. Serve over rice or pasta in 25 minutes flat.

Healthy breakfast bran muffins with carrots, walnuts and dried fruit.

Much healthier than your regular cake, but still tastes delicious.

Casareccio is a rustic Italian wholewheat bread made with biga starter, yielding 3 crusty loaves with a chewy crumb. Fold in walnuts, pistachios, or black olives for your own twist.