"These beans have a deep, broodin' flavor-sweet and spicy at the same time. We add crumbled hot Italian sausage to make 'em truly special." - From: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Cookbook

"Osso buco is usually made with veal shanks and often served with risotto. This version features tender, succulent lamb and hearty, baked cannellini beans." - From: Dean and DeLuca

"I grew up eating these beans at picnics and family gatherings. Everyone always raved about them." - From: The Inn at Little Washington Cookbook

Made in the microwave using canned beans, corn and chiles. - From: Karo Corn Syrup

"Gigantes, a colossal white bean, are hard to find except in Greek markets, but you can use dried limas, small white navy beans, or black-eyed peas." - From: The Olive and the Caper