Recipes

These crispy chicken egg rolls are baked, not fried. Filled with spicy chicken, black beans, shredded cabbage, carrots and Brussels sprouts, they are the perfect appetizer when served with spicy aioli.

We are all busy people and time is precious. Sure you could buy dried beans and soak them overnight but if you are tight on time and want to whip this up quick and simple for your family grab canned beans instead.

Sautéed spinach and white pea beans are stuffed into bread boats and topped with eggs, crumbled bacon and cheddar cheese for a filling weekend breakfast.

Fresh haddock filets simmered in a tomato, basil and white bean sauce. Serve over brown rice or with a side salad.

Braised lamb shanks aren’t just for when company comes over! This easy to prepare recipe uses a slow cooker so you can set it and forget it! Serve with a side of roasted asparagus and potatoes for a complete meal.

Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce make a spicy base for this festive Mexican black bean soup. Loaded with corn, black beans, cooked brown rice and generously topped with diced tomatoes, red onion, sliced avocado, sour cream and, or course, cilantro.

Add a flavourful twist to burrito night by blending half the beef with finely chopped mushrooms.

For a twist on how to serve chili, try this baked enchilada recipe that starts off with a fabulous Beef and Black Bean Chili, made from pantry basics.

For the fall evenings that get chilly but need something quick, this beef and mushroom chili will fill you up with a delicious, warm, one-pot meal.