Another variation on a staple in our house - beans! You can fry these in a bit of olive oil or bacon fat the next day and top with cheese for round two...

At Frontera Grill in Chicago Chef Rick Bayless serves this classic dish that combines grilled marinated steak, fried plantains, homemade black beans &...

"My husband does not like baked beans but can't get enough of these. They are loaded with a variety of meats and get a little bit of sweetness from molasses...

This is great served over brown or white rice. Prep time does not include soaking the beans overnight in water. Cooking times are approximate.

It's nice to have some refried beans you can pull out of the freezer for a side with your Mexican meals without opening a can with all the extra fat. One...

This is my take on chili. I love adding beans even though real chili ommits them. I also use picante tomato sauce to make it hot but not unbearably hot....

I used to spend all day cooking a pot of beans and watching them carefully so they didn't burn. The crock pot solves that problem. Serve a big bowl of...

These beans are sweet and savory, they're even better reheated the next day. Great to make for a potluck. Prep:70m