Green beans with bacon are the perfect side ... bacon bits in the salad dressing aisle and substitute those for fresh bacon.

Cook up Potato and Bacon Hash with cheesy baked beans, roast Cannellini beans for a snack or make burgers out of black beans.

Drain well and pat dry; transfer the beans to a large bowl. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the bacon and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the ...

Select fresh beans with bright green pods that are firm and plump ... the Spanish cocido or the smoked bacon or pork and bean stews of Romania, Hungary and throughout the Balkans.