Chilli con carne The big bowl o' red may have hotly contested origins, but chilli con carne's smoky, spicy appeal is indisputable.
Louis Tikaram’s stir-fried snake beans with pork It's one of the Stanley chef's all-time favourite Chinese dishes, for good reason.
Fast chilli con carne Some purists believe there is no room for beans, but we think they add a rich, earthy flavour.
Brae’s barbecued octopus with lemon, broad beans and their leaves A seafood dish that sings with spring.
Phil Wood’s braised broccoli with butter beans, chickpeas and chilli A hearty vegan dish that's good as a side or eaten on its own.
Tony Tan’s eggplant and broad beans with soy-sesame dressing You love eggplant but you're short on time. This is the recipe for you.
Casarecce with spring vegetables and pancetta We can’t get enough of broad beans and asparagus in spring. Simply toss with pasta and you have dinner sorted.
Braised beans with chorizo and calamari A winning dish that brings classic flavours and simple comforts together in a single bowl.
Cloud-ear salad with tofu and soy beans An easy comfort dish to eat with rice or as part of a shared banquet with family and friends.