Devilled Lamb Kidney Kabobs

If you have never had the pleasure of eating lamb kidneys before, you will be surprised by their mild flavour and lovely texture. They are prized and expensive in many parts of the world but remain economical in Canada. The same preparation is great with veal kidneys, which, like the lamb kidneys, should be grilled quickly, remaining pink inside.

Steak & Kidney Pudding

Full of tender meat in a thick sauce, this classic steamed pudding – the ultimate comfort food – is guaranteed to hit the spot.

Surely one of Britain’s national dishes, steak and kidney pudding has only been around since the mid-1800s. Beefsteak puddings had already featured on the British menu – indeed the poet and cook Eliza Acton’s own creation, Ruth Pinch’s Beefsteak Pudding, was named after one of the characters in Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens – but it wasn’t until 1861 that the first recipe for the pud that we know and love today appeared in Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management. Cockneys often refer to this national institution as Kate and Sidney pud.

Beef Kidney Pie

Slow Cooker Red Kidney Bean Soup

Hearty, warming and tasty – what more could you ask of a soup? Whisk in 1/2 cup sour cream at the end or serve some at the table for a creamy variation.

Rice and Peas

What Canadians call red kidney beans, Jamaicans know as "peas."

Bean and Squash Soup

Mashing some of the kidney beans called for in this recipe makes for an irresistibly creamy vegetable soup.

✅Diabetes Friendly: Hot Swiss Chard and Artichoke Dip

 This classic dip is lightened up and given a modern twist with ricotta and Swiss cheeses and white kidney beans (also called cannellini). Serve with an array of vegetables.

Chunky Chili con Carne

Chili without beans is as traditional as the popular bean-and-beef combo. But add pinto or red kidney beans (one 19-oz/540 mL can, drained and rinsed) if desired.

Make-Your-Own Tacos

Bonus: Cut Fat, Boost Fibre Cooking the beef first and draining off fat reduces fat content. Kidney beans add a boost to the dinner's fibre, iron and protein without the fat of traditional refried beans.

Chunky Rice and Bean Soup

Soup is a favourite of Caroline's, and she serves this hearty one with a loaf of crusty bread and a platter of vegetable sticks. A tip for Lance instructs him to check the cupboard for a can of mixed beans if there are no kidney beans.