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Gigantes (Greek Lima Beans)

Submitted by: stamarex 
Home Town: Los Angeles, California, USA
Living In: Everett, Washington, USA
This Greek recipe for lima beans uses canned chopped tomatoes, fresh garlic, and fresh dill to make a tasty side dish. 

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Fourth of July Bean Casserole

Submitted by: Donna Fancher 
The outstanding barbecue taste of these beans makes them a favorite for cookouts all summer and into the fall. It's a popular dish with everyone--even kids. Having meat in with the beans is so much better than plain pork and beans. --Donna Fancher, Lawrence, Indiana 

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Hot Bean Dish

Submitted by: Betti Blair 
'What would a family gathering be without a hot bean dish?' writes Betti Blair from Farmington, New York. 'This recipe combines many kinds of beans with a sauce that's creamier than most.' 

Bean Salad Medley

Submitted by: Heather Molzan 
Forget to plan a dish for the neighborhood potluck? Heather Molzan of Edmonton, Alberta offers a speedy solution from the pantry that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. 'Additional veggies give traditional bean salad an extra boost of flavor,' she notes. 'It tastes just as good when made a day or two ahead of time.' 

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Pork Chops and Beans

Submitted by: Dorothy Pritchett 
This hearty combination of tender pork chops and two kinds of beans makes a satisfying supper from the slow cooker in summer or winter,' assures Dorothy Pritchett of Wills Point, Texas. 

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Sweet N Sour Beans

Submitted by: Barbara Short 
This recipe is popular on both sides of the border. It came from a friend in Alaska, then traveled with me to old Mexico, where I lived for 5 years, and is now a potluck favorite in my Arkansas community. It's easy to keep the beans warm and serve from a slow cooker. -Barbara Short, Mena, Arkansas 

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Cowboy Bake Beans

Submitted by: Linda Biggs 
All our friends love this dish...it tastes so good with ground beef and a blend of different beans. Brown sugar and mustard are a nice accent to the tomato paste.--Linda Biggs, Canfield, Ohio 

Hearty Pork N Beans

Submitted by: Janice Toms 
'This sweet chunky mixture tastes great as a main dish with French bread or corn bread,' reports Janice Toms, Saline, Louisiana. 'It's also a good side dish to serve at a barbecue or potluck.' 

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Savory Lemon Limas

Submitted by: Cathy Attig 
Lima beans get a lemony lift with this treatment from Cathy Attig of Jacobus, Pennsylvania. 'If you are a lima ban lover like I am, this recipe just makes them even more delicious,' she affirms. 'If you simple tolerate the beans, like my husband does, you might actually fine these quite tasty.' 

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Barbecued Lima Beans

Submitted by: Lois Johnson 
Surprise! This lively lima bean dish has the great flavor of old-fashioned baked beans. Sweet and savory, they're a crowd-pleasing addition to picnics and barbecues, say Lois Johnson of South Hill, Virginia. 

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Sweet Sausage 'n' Beans

Submitted by: Doris Heath 
Doris Heath of Franklin, North Carolina shares this slow-cooker version of a traditional French dish called cassoulet. It's sweet, saucy and chock-full of beans, smoked sausage and vegetables. 

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Lima Bean Medley

Submitted by: Dianne Spurgeon 
Here's a tasty medley of beans and veggies that harmonizes perfectly with healthy meal plans. Dianne Spurgeon of London, Ontario shared the recipe. Her mildly spice succotash makes a colorful side that goes well with many main dishes. 

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Picnic Bean Casserole

Submitted by: Jill Evely 
Smoked bacon adds zest to this bean bake, a recipe I got from my mother. I must confess that lima beans have never been among my favorite foods. But I actually like them in this casserole, and their color brightens up the mixture. -Jill Evely, Wilmore, Kentucky 

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Hearty Lima Bean Bake

Submitted by: Cathy Elands 
Sausage and chili powder spice up yummy baked beans. I often double the recipe and take it to picnics, says Cathy Elands of Hightstown, New Jersey. Everyone loves it. 

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Saucy Lima Beans

Submitted by: Jeanne Easterly 
This side dish was always a staple at my grandmother's delicious dinners when I was a child. It has continued to be a favorite for my entire family. 

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Bandito Beans

Submitted by: Habeas Corpulent 
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
These baked beans made in the slow cooker are slightly sweet and tangy, with a smoky, meaty flavor that everyone will love. The best part? They're very easy to make. 

Hot Vegetable Buffet

Submitted by: DERBYDAY53 
Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
A great and easy vegetable casserole we have been serving for years! Few ingredients and almost no prep time make it great for large family dinners! 

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Ryan's Favorite Beans

Submitted by: Valerie's Kitchen Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Sunnyvale, California, USA
Living In: San Jose, California, USA
Fix this big pot of beefy baked beans for your next potluck, or freeze the leftovers and enjoy them again and again! 

Lima Beans and Ham

Submitted by: RICKSR 
Fresh lima beans don't need to be soaked, and cook up tender in minutes! Mixed with corn and ham, this makes a hearty side dish that may also work as a main. 

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Chow Chow II

Submitted by: Eloise Liberty 
A tasty sweet relish made with an abundance of fresh vegetables. 

 
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