
Small Plates & Salads~ 30 minutes4-5 servings
Bacon-Wrapped Vegetables
Bacon-wrapped vegetables are an easy, delicious and inexpensive side dish, not just for the holidays but for everyday meals too.

Small Plates & Salads~ 15 minutes4 servings
Fava Bean Salad with a Spanish Twist
Fava beans are healthy, full of vitamins and minerals, but a fava bean salad is also delicious. Especially when it's made with tasty ham.

Soupsabout 3 hours (depends on the beans)about 5 servings
Bean Soup (Zupa Fasolowa)
I like bean soup best cooked with ribs and/or smoked sausage. Regular sausage works too.

Meat Dishes~ 60 minutes4 servings
Chili con carne
This is my favorite dish for guests, especially when I don't have much time to prepare or when I'm hosting a larger group.

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