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Mesquite Bean Cakes

6 cups ripe, dried mesquite beans
WaterGrind mesquite beans with a mortar and pestle until they reach a flour-like consistency. Add enough water to achieve a stiff dough. Pat the dough flat, cut it into squares, and dry the squares in the sun.Serve with milk or coffee.

Original baked four-beans
Original Baked Four Beans1 can green beans, undrained1 can kidney beans, undrained1 can pinto beans, undrained1 can pork and beans, undrained1/2 green bell pepper, diced1/2 pound bacon, chopped and browned1/2 onion, diced1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 bottl (Upload by user)

Rancho baked beans
Rancho Baked Beans3 tablespoons butter1 cup chopped onion1 pound ground beef1 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon prepared mustard1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce2 (1 pound) cans pork and beans1 can (Upload by user)

Bean cakes
Bean Cakes1 recipe Boiled Pinto Beans, well drained1 medium white onion, minced2 serrano chiles, stemmed and minced1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup peanut oil1 cup fresh tomato salsa1 cup CremaMash the beans to a textured pur?e with a f (Upload by user)

Refried beans (frijoles refritos)
Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos)1/2 cup lard or vegetable oil2 cups Boiled Pinto Beans or Beans from the Pot2 tablespoons chile powder1 tablespoon ground cumin1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperHeat lard in a skillet over medium heat until hot. Add pinto beans; (Upload by user)

Savory lentil loaf
Savory Lentil Loaf3 cups cooked lentils1 onion, finely chopped3 tablespoons oil2 stalks celery, chopped1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk1/2 teaspoon thyme or sage1 teaspoon salt2 eggs, beaten1 cup nuts, chopped2 cups corn flakesCook the lentils u (Upload by user)

Senate bean soup
Senate Bean SoupThis is the famous soup served in the Senate dining room in Washington, D.C.1 pound dried navy, Great Northern or pea beans1 large smoked ham hock3 potatoes, cooked and mashed2 onions, chopped1 cup diced celery2 cloves garlic, mincedSalt and (Upload by user)

Sherried beans with coffee
Sherried Beans with Coffee1 (38 ounce) can baked beans1/3 cup dry or medium sherry2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon instant coffee1 teaspoon mustardCombine all ingredients and turn into individual bean pots or casserole dishes. Bake at (Upload by user)

Tied-up beans (frijoles maneados)
Tied Up Beans (Frijoles Maneados)1 ancho chile (optional)Water (optional)2 cups Beans from the Pot or other cooked whole    pinto beans, plus 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid1/3 cup milk1/2 onion, minced1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon cuminseed, (Upload by user)

Tombstone beans
Tombstone Beans1 quart dried red beans1/2 pound salt pork1 large onion, finely diced1 cup lard or vegetable oilSeveral dried red Mexican chile peppers1/2 pound round steak1 can green chiles or 3 fresh fried chiles1 clove garlicSalt, to tasteWash and (Upload by user)

Walnut-lentil patties
Walnut Lentil Patties2 1/2 cups cooked lentils, drained (1 cup raw)2 cups walnuts, finely chopped2 cups fresh bread crumbs2 eggs, lightly beaten1 onion, finely chopped2 tablespoons catsup1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperDai (Upload by user)
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Western beans
Western Beans2 pounds pinto beans2 teaspoons salt2 large onions, diced4 cloves garlic1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon comino seed1 (10 ounce) can roasted green chiles1 (8 ounce) can taco sauce1 (31 ounce) can tomatoesSoak pinto beans in cold wa (Upload by user)
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Creole red beans and rice (louisiana french)
Creole Red Beans and Rice (Louisiana French)This is a favorite New Orleans lunch.1 pound dried red kidney beans1 (1 1/2 pound) ham hock or ham bone with generous amount of meat1 bell pepper, chopped1 onion, chopped1/2 cup chopped celery2 cloves garlic, mincedb (Upload by user)
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Louisiana red beans and rice
Louisiana Red Beans and Rice2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained4 cups water1 onion, chopped1 sweet green pepper, chopped1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley4 cloves garlic, minced1 chile pepper, seeded and minced1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesb (Upload by user)
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Bean chimichangas
Bean Chimichangas6 large flour tortillas12 tablespoons refried beans6 tablespoons green chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped12 tablespoons Longhorn cheese, grated1 cup sour cream12 tablespoons guacamoleSalsaLettuce, shredded1 cup tomatoes, peeled an (Upload by user)
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Boston baked beans
Boston Baked BeansThe secret of delicious baked beans is to keep them covered with water at all times except during the last hour of baking.2 quart bean pot2 teaspoons dry mustard2 pounds white pea beans4 teaspoons salt1 pound fat salt pork1/2 teaspoon ground p (Upload by user)
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Root beer baked beans
Root Beer Baked Beans2 slices bacon, diced1 small onion, diced36 ounces canned baked beans1/2 cup root beer (regular � not diet)1/4 cup barbecue sauce1/2 teaspoon dry mustardHot pepper sauce, to tasteFreshly ground black pepper, to tasteCook bacon with (Upload by user)
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