Shape mixture into larger patties to use in vegetarian burgers. Use leftover taco seasoning to make guacamole and salad dressings, or sprinkle over tofu and mixed vegetables before char-grilling. Speedy corn: Before char-grilling corn cobs, rinse them in water; the extra moisture will help them steam while char-grilling. Note

Quick and tasty, peppercorn beef stir-fry is the perfect mid-week dinner for those days when you need a bit of a boost.

Delicious bean and corn stuffed baked potatoes from Australian Women's Weekly.

Served with fresh coriander and dollops of sour cream, these light vegetarian tacos will not disappoint.

With roast potatoes, juicy corn cobs and green beans, this easy chicken dinner is well-balanced and delicious.

Bean and rice tabouli, a popular Middle Eastern rice salad, from Recipes+.

Both the kids and adults will love this tasty, quick Mexican meal.

With a zingy ginger dressing and refreshing herbs, this easy salad is a great way to use leftover roast chicken.

lf the schnitzel is too thick, cover with plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until the desired Note

Celebrate summer with this stunning, moreish pasta dish.

This Asian-inspired vegetarian noodle dish is easy to make and brimming with flavour.

Seasoned fish fillets served on a bed of spicy beans and spinach sauce.

Minted broad bean and ham soup, ham and bacon recipe, brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly

Quick, healthy and delicious Mediterranean-style salad.

Maple syrup brings out the natural sweetness of baby carrots while a touch of zesty orange intensifies their flavour. Orange is a great companion flavour for carrots, and a quick squeeze will lift most carrot-based recipes.

There's not too much spice in this flavorsome and colourful vegetarian curry. Photography by Rob Shaw/bauersyndication.com.au

White bean puree makes a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional mashed potatoes and a delicious side for tender pork cutlets with grilled cherry tomatoes.

This class Thai green chicken curry, made with freshly prepared green curry paste, is a revelation; fragrant, spicy, creamy and delicious. Serve with steamed rice and lime wedges.

The pine nuts are chopped so they will cling to the beans rather than fall to the base of the dish. Note

Tender, succulent lamb shanks and creamy black-eye beans together make a hearty soup. Serve with crusty bread and a liberal sprinkling of freshly chopped coriander.

Asparagus and baby beans just dripping with garlic butter make a fabulous green side for just about any meal.

It's actually quite easy to skin whole hazelnuts. Just roast in a moderate oven for 10-15 minutes, then wrap in a tea-towel for one minute for the steam to loosen the skins, rub inside the towel to remove skins and then cool.

This recipe can be made a day ahead.

A fresh and light topping to transform your toast.

A wholesome bean salad with a tasty mustard vinaigrette that makes a great lunch or savoury side dish.

This easy dip combines the goodness of beetroot and beans, and it's pink too.

This curry is a good introduction to the taste of Thailand; not too hot and full of flavour.

Creamy mash with tender lamb shanks that will melt in your mouth, all smothered in a rich gravy. The perfect mid-winter dinner.

Borlotti beans are also known as cannellini beans, but they're actually a paler, plumper variety of the humble kidney bean. This tomato and borlotti bean soup makes a nourishing lunch or dinner.

Is your family sick of meat and veg? Try this easy, delicious new recipe for Thai beef with noodles. Fresh, fragrant and full of crunch and flavour.

Labne is a soft cheese originating from the Middle-East. It’s made from strained yogurt, and is available from major supermarkets and Middle-Eastern food shops. Note

Many varieties of already cooked white beans are available canned, among them cannellini, butter and haricot beans, any of these are suitable for this recipe. Note

Yummy Mexican wraps with tender spiced beef strips, chilli beans, shredded lettuce and coriander.

While this recipe is geared for autumn, you can swap ingredients for the seasons; in spring, use broad beans instead of borlotti beans and bitter salad greens instead of radicchio.

You need to buy half a large barbecued chicken (450g) to get the amount of shredded meat required for this recipe. Note

Bonito is an oily fish which, when dried and flaked, is widely used in the Japanese kitchen. You could serve the beans with Japanese mustard instead of the bonito and use dry white wine instead of sake. Note

Make the sauce a day ahead; store, covered, in the refrigerator. Beans are an Italian staple and are often served with spaghetti in the same dish. Note

A warming and delicious spicy prawn and bean hotpot from Australian Women's Weekly.

Bring the Med to your home with these scrumptious lamb meatballs and a garlicky white bean dip.

Many countries have similar kinds of dishes: Spain has a cocido with chickpeas, the French have the pot-au-feu - the origins are always peasant food where cheap cuts of meat and seasonal vegetables are cooked together in one big pot.

This delicious and simple mash can be whipped up in no time at all.

Use light coconut cream, if you prefer. Note

You will need to buy about 1.7kg fresh broad beans in the pod to yield 3 cups, or you can use frozen broad beans. You can cook baby potatoes with the chicken. If you prefer, you can use a 1.5kg whole chicken chopped into pieces. The low-fat dieting era popularised chicken fillets, because the dark […]

Recipe is best prepared as required. Note

Pasilla chillies, also known as 'chile negro' because of their dark brown colour, possess a rich flavour that adds a smoky depth to the overall recipe.

Rich and delicious Italian-style stew with crushed tomatoes and borlotti beans.

Salad is best prepared on the day of serving. The potatoes can be served warm or cold. Note

A bright and colourful summer olive salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

A quick and healthy pilaf for a busy midweek dinner.

From the humble baked bean to the chickpea, legumes contain healthy components linked with protection against diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart problems.

A delicious French-style roast leg of lamb in a tomato stew with rosemary and white beans.

You can use frozen soya beans, available from Asian groceries, in this recipe if fresh are hard to find. You could also use the same quantity of fresh broad beans or 2 cups of frozen broad beans instead. Note

Baby green beans can be used instead of snake beans. Note

Substitute watercress and tatsoi leaves for baby spinach and mizuna, if preferred. Note

Minestrone is a really easy, delicious soup that can be ready in less than an hour, and made up to two days ahead. Great on a cold day. Note

A healthy and filling Mexican vegetarian dish with a rich and delicious spiced tomato and avocado salsa.

A healthy and rich vegetable dish with smoky baked beans and tomato from Australian Women's Weekly.

Sichuan is a province in southwest China known for its abundant use of chilli and eye-wateringly fiery dishes.

Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes. Stir in coriander. Note

To freeze, pack into freezer-proof containers, leaving a 2.5cm space to allow for expansion. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a 180°C/350°F oven for 30 minutes or microwave on medium power (50%) until heated through. Note

Spice up your night with this Mexican chilli con carne with guacamole.

You can soak the beans early in the day before you want to serve them, then at night make this recipe; reheat the beans for breakfast the following day. Note

Refried beans are sold, canned, in most supermarkets, as are packaged flour tortillas. Made of pinto beans that are just parboiled then fried with various seasonings, refried beans are also known by their Mexican name of frijoles refritos. You will need to purchase one small iceberg lettuce for this recipe. Note

Asian-style pork and chicken stir-fry with a wonderfully rich black bean sauce.

We used hard (stir-frying) tofu; you can substitute firm tofu, if you prefer. Note

If you prefer, you can make a mustard sauce for the chicken, replace marsala with dry white wine and stir in 2 teaspoons of whole grain mustard into the finished sauce. Note

This is a complete meal in a dish, but, it doesn’t reheat or freeze well, as the breadcrumbs absorb the moisture as it stands. Packaged japanese breadcrumbs (panko) can be bought from supermarkets which stock Japanese ingredients, they’re an excellent substitute for stale breadcrumbs. Note

You need 12 skewers; if using bamboo skewers, soak them in water 1 hour before use to prevent splintering or scorching. Note

We used cannellini beans but you can use any variety of canned white beans you like. Note