Fresh green beans are baked with homemade wild mushroom soup then topped with crispy fried shallots. 100% worth the extra time!

“Yong Tau Foo” in Black Bean Sauce Recipe

Green bean casserole from scratch. The grown-up version.

Green Bean Sausage Casserole ~ a twist on the traditional holiday side dish.

Rainbow Swirl Birthday Cupcakes – Made with vanilla bean cake and frosting.

Delicious whipped cream cheese flecked with vanilla beans. Dress up your bagel!

Mini Cream Cheese Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream

These black bean tacos are one of my favorite meals, period. They also happen to be vegan.

Bean Sprouts with Salted Fish Recipe

Spicy bean soup with Indian flavors and cumin poori’s

Chinese stir-fried pork and tofu in a savory and umami-filled bean sauce.

Make your own vanilla sugar to have in your pantry or to give as gifts this holiday season.

Chicken and White Bean Soup

Classic southern Chinese dessert soup of beancurd skins (fu chuk) with quail eggs.

Simple Vegetable Soup

Broccoli, Chard, & Bean Soup with Parmesan Cheese. Comforting and healthy, perfect for the cold weather.

Butter Bean Chili Pot Pie. Hearty and comforting.[Recipe]

Cold pasta salad with salmon and beans.

Roasted Garlic Hummus is a quick and healthy dip perfect for pairing with your favorite veggies.

Cannellini Bean Vegetarian “Meatballs” with Tomato Sauce for this month’s Kitchen Play.

This holiday favorite gets an organic vegan makeover ~ ditch the cans and make it from scratch.

Crispy Cannellini Bean Cakes – wholesome and elegant, a wonderful way to enjoy the versatility of beans.