Ham and Bean Bake

Submitted by: Rita Maddix 
'My mother shared this hearty corn bread-topped meal with me,' notes Rita Maddix of Nelsonville, Ohio. 

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White Bean Turkey Chili

Submitted by: Dorothy Muenzner 
Looking for a hearty but healthy chili for your crew? Well, look no further, Dorothy Muenzer serves this robust meal to her Perry, New York gang and they keep coming back more. Chock-full of ground turkey, white kidney beans and diced tomatoes, it's so full of flavor, your family won't even miss the ground beef! 

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Pinto Bean Chili

Submitted by: Sandy Dilatush 
Cumin and chili powder season this traditional chili from Sandy Dilatush of Denver, Colorado. Quesadillas on the side make this Southwestern soup a meal. 

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Turkey Bean Chili

Submitted by: Judith Whitford 
Four kinds of beans and plenty of seasonings make this chunky chili a crowd-pleaser, particularly on autumn days. 'Serve bowls sprinkled with your favorite shredded cheese,' suggests Judith Whitford of East Aurora, New York. 

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Bean and Ham Pasta

Submitted by: Maureen De Garmo 
In Concord, California, Maureen De Garmo assembles this pleasant pasta medley that's brimming with ham, corn and black beans. 'If you'd like, you can thicken the juices with cornstarch to make a sauce,' she adds. 

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Chili Bean Nacho Skillet

Submitted by: Laurie Hobart 
'I drive the kids to lots of activities, so this is one recipe I keep close at hand,' writes Laurie Hobart of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 'Served with salad, it's a wholesome meal in no time.' 

Chili Bean Soup

Submitted by: Mary Felty 
From Kingman, Arizona, Mary Felty sent this zesty soup. 'It's quick to fix yet it tastes like it simmered all day,' she promises. 'My husband likes it with cheddar cheese and tortilla chips.' 

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Ham and Lima Bean Soup

Submitted by: Pam Feldstein 
Pam Felstein trimmed down her hearty bean soup with savory results. The Owings Mills, Maryland cook suggests adding some instant potato flakes after the soup boils for a thicker version. 

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Chili Bean Cheese Omelet

Submitted by: Cathee Bethel 
'In an effort to eat healthier, I've been playing around with some recipes, including this hearty omelet,' writes field editor Cathee Bethel of Lebanon, Oregon. The bountiful blend of tomatoes, kidney beans, cheese and onion makes it a satisfying centerpiece for breakfast, brunch or supper. 

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Zippy Three-Bean Chili

Submitted by: Agnes Hamilton 
Agnes Hamilton of Scott Depot, West Virginia uses convenient canned pinto, black and great northern beans to speed up preparation of her hearty chili. The one-dish meal has a stew-like consistency and a peppy Tex-Mex flavor. 
 
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