Take advantage of creamy, in-season butter beans to make this summer side.
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A Bean by Any Name
North Carolina’s culinary experts share recipes that pay tribute to beans’ versatility.
The Microbrewers of Hummus
Garbanzo beans find their groove at Asheville's artsy Roots Hummus.
One Big Backyard Bean Party
The idea struck some as odd at first. Nevertheless, Lloyd and Frances Shore persisted. Now, a crowd gathers every May in Durham County to spoon up a special kind of camaraderie — and, of course, beans.
Big on Beans: 22 Our State Bean Recipes
Our entire collection of bean recipes — from a tangy three-bean salad to classic pintos and onions to a Mexican-inspired casserole from the 1951 issue of this magazine, then known as The State.
Supper with Three Sisters
The Cherokee trio of corn, beans, and squash have long been grown together for a more robust harvest and superior flavor. But that doesn’t mean you’ll see them all on one plate. (Well, maybe, if you know where to look.)
Red Lentil Soup Recipe
Fend off the winter blues with a warming bowl of this savory soup.
Hoppin’ John Recipe
It wouldn't be New Year's in North Carolina without a heaping helping of this one-pot Southern staple.
Granny’s Baked Beans
Baked beans are always a great side dish for any cookout. Try this recipe from North Carolina's 4-H Centennial Cookbook.
