Hearty Baked Beans

1 pound ground beef

2 large onions, chopped

¾ pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

4 cans (15 oz. each) pork and beans

1 bottle (18 oz) honey barbecue sauce

1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15-1/4 oz) lima beans, rinsed and drained (I usually use something different than lima beans)

1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

½ cup packed brown sugar

3 Tbsp. cider vinegar

1 Tbsp. liquid smoke, optional

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. pepper

In a large skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Put in 5 qt baking dish. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until heated through. 18 servings.

White Bean and Sausage Soup

I got this recipe from The Girl Who Ate Everything

4 (15 oz) cans of white cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 (32 oz) cans or boxes of chicken broth
2 (28 oz) cans Italian style diced tomatoes
2 lbs mild Italian sausage (I used hot sausage. I think it makes the soup)
2 oz fresh basil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Cook sausage in frying pan until cooked through. In large pot, add sausage and then add all other ingredients. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

served with rice (added inside individually) and rolls!