Bean Burgers with Coriander Cream

From our book and video, Fast-Fix 5 Ingredient Cooking (Robert Rose Inc., 1997), here is a delicious vegetarian burger. Experiment with various toppings: diced avocado, shredded romaine lettuce, or Monterey Jack or fontina cheese. Mild or medium salsa is plenty hot, especially when salsa is not just a condiment but the central ingredient.

Beef and Green Bean Stew

Choose an outside or inside round oven roast or shoulder pot roast. Starting with one piece of meat rather than precut stewing beef means that all the chunks will be similar in size and texture and will require the same cooking time.

Cajun Red Beans and Rice

Large bags of rice are not only cheaper than smaller packages but also can be kept in the pantry for months.

Freeze-and-Pack Bean Burritos

These make terrific tote-alongs. Let them thaw in a cooler pack while hiking or canoeing. If you have room, bring some salsa to serve alongside.

Hearty Bean and Vegetable Soup

Great for lunch or supper, this hearty soup sizzles with smoky flavour and is also rich in iron. If smoked pork hock is unavailable, use slab bacon.

Kale, Bean and Sausage Soup

Chicken and Green Bean Stew

Beef and Black Bean Chili

This chili recipe is made special with sweet peppers and corn kernels, and is delightful comfort food for a party of six.

Green Beans With Frizzled Shallots

These frizzled shallots are totally addictive and make the perfect crispy topping for this holiday side dish. You can also use them to garnish other vegetables, including mashed potatoes.

Green Bean and Mushroom Risotto