Freezing Recipes
Make it once, enjoy it twice with frozen recipes that taste just as good the second time around.
Slow-Cooker Minestrone
There's nothing quite like the comfort of warm homemade soup, and it's even better when your slow cooker does most of the work for you! This slow-cooker minestrone is easy to put together but has all the flavor of a high-effort dish. —Erin Raatjes, New Lenox, Illinois
Sweet Potato Chili with Turkey
My slow-cooker chili is packed with flavor. Swapping ground turkey for ground beef lightens it up, and sweet potato puree...
Pressure-Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Ham
Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South, pressure-cooker black-eyed peas. You'll never want to...
Pressure-Cooker Beefy Cabbage Bean Stew
While we were on a small-group quilting retreat, one of my friends made this wonderful recipe for dinner. We all...
Pressure-Cooker Cajun-Style Beans and Sausage
Beans and rice make the perfect meal because they're well-balanced, an excellent source of protein, and easy to prepare. Sausage...
Smoky Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas
My hearty, delicious, nutrient-packed vegetarian dish is amazingly healthy. Everyone I've made it for has loved it—even carnivores! I always...
Jen’s Baked Beans
My daughters wanted baked beans, so I gave homemade ones a shot. With mustard, molasses and a dash of heat,...
Patio Pintos
Any time Mom had the gang over for dinner, she made these pinto beans. Once she made a batch for...
Southwest Enchilada Bake
The whole family will love this comforting, cheese-topped, stick-to-your-ribs casserole. It has just the right touch of heat. —Dixie Terry,...
Southwestern Pork & Pasta
This filling dish is packed with family-pleasing flavor. Also try it with boneless, skinless chicken breast instead of pork. —Nicole...
Beans and Franks Bake
I have made this beans and franks casserole several times, and it’s always a hit. The kid-pleasing combo has a...
Hearty Minestrone
“This is my all-time favorite soup. I love make big batches and freeze some for later. This hearty dish reminds...
Stew Turned into Chili
A big pot of this versatile blend from Don Trumbly of Paola, Kansas can be enjoyed two ways. As is,...
Flavorful Southwestern Chili
“This filling, hearty recipe comes from my grandmother,” writes Jenny Greear from Huntington, West Virginia. “It’s full of flavor, freezes...
Creamy Chicken Potpie
My aunt came up with this recipe, and I tweaked it to fit my family's tastes. I think they like...
Beef and Vegetable Soup
On the cooler nights of spring, it’s heartwarming to enjoy a bowl of hot, homemade soup like this one from...
Easy White Chicken Chili
Chili is one of our best cold-weather strategies. We use chicken and white beans for a twist on the regular...
Great Northern Bean Stew
This thick and hearty stew with great northern beans is sure to chase the winter chills away. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort...
Tangy Turkey Tostadas
I'm a health fitness specialist and personal trainer, so I know how important it is to make smart food choices...
Ground Beef Baked Beans
"I serve this hearty ground beef and bean bake with a tossed salad and some crusty bread for a balanced...
Tomato & Garlic Butter Bean Dinner
On the days I get home late and just want a warm meal, I stir together tomatoes, garlic and butter...
Beef and Bean Burritos
This recipe made it through the pickiest taste testers: my kids! They absolutely hate beans, but love, love, love these...
Buffalo-Style Chicken Chili Dip
Longing for that Buffalo wing thing without the bones? This do-ahead dip freezes well in individual containers, so you can...
Taco Stew
Sure, the ingredients are simple, but together they make this awesome stew. Bake a quick pan of cornbread to eat...
Spicy Bean and Beef Pie
My daughter helped me come up with this recipe when we wanted a one-dish meal that was different than a...
Grandma’s Pea Soup
My grandma's pea soup recipe was a family favorite. What makes it different from any other pea soups I have...
Pasta Fagioli al Forno
The name of this Italian-inspired dish means "baked pasta with beans." But my busy family translates it as "super satisfying...
Hearty Italian White Bean Soup
A bowlful of this soup is so satisfying, it's hard to believe it's actually good for you, too. I crave...
Hearty Butternut Squash Soup
The comforting combination of squash, meat, beans and veggies makes this my go-to soup in fall. It's full of freshness....
Weeknight Taco Soup
This soup turned out delicious on the first try, when I was working without a recipe. You could also add...