Garbanzo Summer Salad with Feta and Shrimp

Dive into vibrant Mediterranean tastes with this fusion salad featuring chickpeas, feta cheese, and succulent shrimp. The unexpected combo creates a delightfully light and refreshing summer salad.

Blackeye Pea Salad

From Chef Jennifer Hill Booker, this classic blackeye pea salad showcases the best of Southern cuisine. Loaded with fresh herbs and our tender blackeye peas, it’s a truly “cool” summer dish.

Warm Asparagus, Mushroom and White Bean Salad

Crisp asparagus, earthy mushrooms, and creamy white beans unite in this unique salad recipe. The contrasting textures and flavors make it ideal for a light summer lunch or BBQ side dish.

White Bean Antipasto Salad

Bring vibrant Italian flavors to your table with this white bean antipasto salad. Marinated veggies, olives, tangy cheese and our white beans merge in a zesty dressing.

Red Bean & Goat Cheese Mediterranean Salad

For a lighter Mediterranean salad, try this red bean salad with goat cheese instead of traditional feta. Lower in sodium, it’s the perfect picnic or potluck salad.

Pinto Bean Chili Burrito Bowl

Start summer off right with a combo of hot and cool! Ladle some warm Instant Pot Pinto Bean Chili over fluffy rice, then top with grape tomatoes, avocado slices, and a sprinkle of fresh green onions. Don’t forget the star of the show—a hunk of golden Buttermilk Cornbread.

Pinto Bean Chili Nachos

Nachos – the perfect meal for sunny days and good times! Spread layers of tortilla chips on a sheet pan and top with dollops of Instant Pot Pinto Bean Chili and layers of shredded cheese. Broil until browned, then sprinkle with grape tomatoes, avocado, green onions, and a handful of cilantro.

Mediterranean Bowl

Enjoy a colorful combination of White Bean Hummus, Collard Greens, and rice (served cold or at room temp – your choice), topped with juicy grape tomatoes and savory olives. Pair it with crispy crostini, perfect for dipping and spreading that creamy hummus. Ideal for sunny picnics and laid-back gatherings!

Hummus & Greens Wrap

Enjoy some White Bean Hummus, Collard Greens, crisp julienned bell peppers, and tangy feta – all wrapped up in a large tortilla. Pair it with crunchy crudités like celery sticks and baby carrots for the perfect sunny day meal

Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad

Need a breezy summer lunch? Look no further than this cool Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad. Mix zesty Cowboy Caviar with cold pasta and a generous handful of chopped cilantro. Make sure to scoop some of that delicious dressing from the bottom of the Cowboy Caviar container to toss with the pasta. Top it off with a sprinkling of tangy feta cheese for a refreshing, easy meal.

Collard Greens and Buttermilk Cornbread, all in one bowl. What could be more summer vibes than that? Serve it cold or at room temp—your choice.

Peas, Greens & Hummus Pita Sandwich

This Peas, Greens & Hummus Pita Sandwich is perfect if you need a quick summer bite. Line a pita pocket with creamy White Bean Hummus, then fill it with fresh Collard Greens and zesty Cowboy Caviar.

Everything in this subscription box is about delicious, authentic, southern cooking, delivered right to your door! It includes: a Camellia “Makin’ Groceries” kitchen towel, a Camellia Sticker sheet, Dagostino Alligator Shaped Pasta, Blackeye Peas, Baby Lima Beans, Great Northern Beans, and Pinto Beans.

And our perfect summertime recipes are a great way to put those items to good use! Take a peek:

Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad

This refreshing pasta salad made with Blackeye Pea Cowboy Caviar is a fast and easy lunch or dinner. Make it more fun for the kiddos with Dagostino Alligator Shaped Pasta.

Picnic Baby Limas

Take these sweet and tangy Baby Limas on your next picnic, even if it’s inside at your kitchen table.

White Bean Hummus

Throw cooked Great Northern beans into a food processor with lemon juice, tahini, herbs, and spices for an appetizer that’ll please a crowd. It’s perfect for snacking and spreading, especially during the warm days of summer.

Kid-Friendly Refried Beans

Savory (but not spicy), these kid-friendly refried beans are perfect in enchiladas and quesadillas, or on top of nachos with lots of shredded cheddar cheese.

Pantry Red Beans & Rice

This simplified recipe makes tasty red beans by relying solely on pantry staples and spices, and it comes together quickly in the Instant Pot.

Dump & Go: Slow Cooker Red Beans & Rice

This recipe lets your slow cooker do the work, with no hands-on attention required and no soaking. Just dump everything in, set it, and forget it.

Easy Instant Pot Red Beans & Rice

Yes, you can sauté the trinity in oil first before adding the rest of the ingredients, but you can also just dump everything in and cook on high pressure.

Instant Pot New Orleans-Style Red Beans & Rice

Fast, easy, and delicious in every way — this Instant Pot recipe deserves to be made year round.

Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

With this versatile recipe, some steps can be made ahead or skipped altogether. It’s a great slow cooker recipe to keep in your back pocket.

Stovetop Creole Red Beans

Our Red Bean Flavor Infusion is a tried-and-true blend of authentic Creole spices and vegetables, and it’s a great way to quickly and easily season a pot red beans to perfection.

Whether you’re trying to keep your kitchen cool this summer, or you’re spending more time out and about (and not thinking about cooking), rely on these top Instant Pot favorites for no-brainer weeknight meals. These dishes check all the boxes: 1) they come together quickly, 2) they keep the heat contained inside the Instant Pot, and 3) they’re hands-free, so you can chill out while dinner cooks itself.

Instant Pot New Orleans-Style Red Beans & Rice

Talk about the perfect recipe for a summer Monday! It’s Instant Pot New Orleans-Style Red Beans & Rice for the win. All the creamy goodness, none of the stovetop simmering.

Instant Pot Lima Beans & Greens Soup

Throw in your favorite chopped veggies and onions, whatever broth you have on hand, and large lima beans. The Instant Pot does the heavy lifting, and you stir in greens at the end. What could be easier for summer comfort?

Instant Pot White Bean Chili

A fast and delicious chicken chili recipe, this one’s great for weeknights as well as weekends. Let everyone top their own chili with chopped cilantro, green onions, avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Instant Pot Black Beans

This basic recipe makes versatile black beans that can be used in Black Bean-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, Black Bean Quinoa Salad, and Black Bean Hummus, and more. Quick, cheap, healthy, and more flavorful than canned beans!

Instant Pot White Beans

Cook up super easy white beans, and toss them into White Bean Hummus, White Bean Pesto Pasta, White Bean Veggie Burgers, and more. Deliciously simple and adaptable.

When the sun’s high in the sky and warmer weather’s on your radar, it’s cool and creamy bean dishes that are most appealing for munching throughout the day. From salads and dips to wrap sandwiches, this collection of refreshing recipes offers something for everyone – whether you’re in search of an easy weeknight dinner, a backyard BBQ side, a quick patio lunch, or an afternoon snack.

White Bean Antipasto Salad

Featuring our Great Northern Beans and fresh veggies in an herby dressing, this antipasto salad makes a great addition to a cheese and charcuterie board.

Red Bean Mediterranean Salad

Developed by Molly Kimball with nutrition in mind, this Mediterranean salad gets extra credit for color and flavor.

Wrap Sandwich with White Bean Hummus and Greens

Roll up White Bean Hummus, Greens, julienned bell peppers, and feta in a large tortilla, and you’ve got a nutritious wrap sandwich that comes together quickly and easily.

Black Bean Hummus

Black Bean Hummus swaps out the usual garbanzos for black beans, lime juice replaces lemon juice, and smoked paprika add deep, smoky flavor.

Tuna White Bean Salad

As a sandwich filling or green salad topping, Tuna White Bean Salad is one of those simple, versatile recipes that’s healthier than traditional tuna salad and mayo-free.

Avocado Cilantro Hummus

For a gorgeous green tint and additional heart-healthy fat, fiber, and potassium, try adding 1 ripe avocado, 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, and 1/2 lime, juiced to 2 cups prepared hummus.

Pasta with Bean Salad

Simply toss made-ahead Cowboy Caviar (which features a great, zesty dressing) with your favorite cooked pasta to make a fresh tasty pasta salad.

Black Bean Quinoa Salad

Full of color and freshness, this Black Bean Quinoa Salad is simple to make, nutritious, and keeps well in the fridge. Great for grabbing on the go – whether it’s a picnic or lunch at the office.

Warm Asparagus, Mushroom and White Bean Salad

Wonderful as a salad but hearty enough to be considered a side, serve this dish with fish or chicken for great taste all around.

Pinto Bean Burrito Bowl

When it comes to burrito bowls, almost anything goes. This recipe combines cooked Pintos with shredded lettuce, cabbage, chopped cooked chicken, tomatoes, corn, and crumbled cheese.

Our quarterly subscription boxes deliver the joy of authentic Louisiana cooking, right to your door. And while the goodies in each box are a surprise, you can look forward to 5-10 favorites that include signature & heirloom beans, delicious seasonings, ingredients, tools for the kitchen, and everything in between. Plus, you’ll find some exclusive, handpicked items that are sure to delight. Find out more, and get cookin’.

Bean Quinoa Salad

Light, fresh, and protein-packed, this Quinoa Salad is delicious and makes a great weekday lunch or side dish. Swap out Black Beans for the Small Red Beans in this summer’s subscription box. Smaller and darker in color than our Red Kidney Beans, the colorful, diminutive red beans possess a rich, nutty flavor. Side note: We love our Small Red Beans in this creamy Avocado Bean Salad from Gimme Delicious.

Another item you’ll find is Dagostino extra virgin olive oil. (Be sure to use it in the quinoa salad dressing!) It’s first press cold-extracted from the best Sicilian olives, golden yellow in color, and carries the scent of fresh olives — offering a fruity flavor with an almond aftertaste.

Lil’ Auntie’s Lady Cream Peas

In this recipe, Lady Cream Peas (another item in the box) are slowly simmered with butter or your favorite seasoning meat. They feature a sweet flavor and creamy texture and pair perfectly with a side of cornbread and smothered okra.

Elizabeth’s Perfectly Pink Beans

Don’t miss our Pink Beans + a special BBQ seasoning packet for making BBQ baked beans! For similar flavor, try Elizabeth’s Perfectly Pink Beans, slowly simmered with salt pork or a ham hock, chili powder, dry mustard, molasses and onion. Both dishes are delicious alongside the smoky grilled meats of summer.

Blackeye Pea Salad

This delicious recipe from Chef Jennifer Hill Booker is a real crowd pleaser, no matter what the occasion. A slightly different take on the ever-popular Cowboy Caviar, it features cooked Camellia Brand Blackeye Peas, fresh thyme, parsley, red and green bell pepper and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette with a touch of honey and red pepper flakes. Serve it with big Frito scoops, crackers, and chips and watch it disappear.

White Bean Antipasto Salad

A colorful, refreshing dish that’ll step up your appetizer game, our White Bean Antipasto Salad pairs deliciously with a spread of salami, olives, almonds, cheeses, crackers and crostini — offering a little something for everyone. (In fact, you can make a meal out of a platter like this.) A mix of cooked Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans, carrots, tomatoes, yellow bell pepper and celery, it features red wine vinaigrette, fresh basil & parsley (but you can use whatever leafy greens you have on hand), and just a touch of dried Italian seasoning. Serve it chilled or at room temperature and enjoy.

The Best Baked Beans

A favorite recipe from food personality Poppy Tooker, The Best Baked Beans feature Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans, bacon, brown sugar, and molasses and are cooked on the stovetop and then baked in the oven — low and slow. Totally worth the wait, this pot of beans is nothing short of creamy perfection. Everyone will love ’em alongside grilled sausage, barbecue chicken, coleslaw, potato salad and cornbread!

Stewed Tomatoes, Corn & Peas

Another classic summer recipe from Chef Jennifer Hill Booker, this simple dish allows the goodness of fresh produce to really shine. Featuring 1 1/2 pounds fresh tomatoes, 2 cups fresh corn kernels, onion, garlic, vegetable stock and Camellia Brand Crowder Peas, this colorful, delicious favorite is so good, folks will ask for seconds. A green salad, crusty bread, and grilled chicken round out a wonderful meal.

Succotash with Tarragon and Creme Fraiche

A luscious concoction of cooked Camellia Brand Green Baby Lima Beans (or regular Baby Limas), hickory-smoked bacon, sweet onion, fresh corn kernels, heavy cream and fresh tarragon, this summer-must Succotash is downright heavenly. Do right by this dish, and be sure to serve it alongside fried chicken and cornbread.

Summer fun is on the menu with all-round great dishes like these that are sure to please. Your friends and family will no doubt eat ’em up. And keep coming back for more.

The Perfect Dish

Hummus is hands down the perfect dish to enjoy during the heat of the summer — when you’re craving something cool, creamy and delicious. It’s also incredibly versatile. Sure, you can serve it as a dip with pita, crackers and fresh veggies, but it’s also wonderful in a wrap or on a sandwich, dolloped on a salad, spread on a flatbread pizza, or tossed with hot pasta. And homemade hummus tastes so much better than store-bought. Once you realize how easy it is to whip up hummus from scratch, you’ll never go back. Read on for winning tips on how to make it great.

Insider Tips for Smooth & Silky Hummus

Tip #1: Soaking

Using dried garbanzo beans (also called chickpeas) to make hummus is key. (The canned variety just won’t give you the same great flavor.) But be sure to soak your dried garbanzos overnight first. They’re tougher than other beans and take longer to soften; soaking will give you a head start and shorten cooking time.

Tip #2: Baking Soda

Once you’ve got your soaked garbanzo beans covered with fresh water and simmering in a pot on the stove, add in a bit of baking soda. Baking soda works to tenderize both the skin and the bean, helping you achieve a silkier hummus texture.

Tip #3: Cook, Cook, and Cook Some More

Chefs who know their hummus swear by cooking the garbanzos until they’re practically falling apart. So, don’t cut your cooking time short. If you’ve soaked them first, simmering till very soft should take about 1-1.5 hours.

Tip #4: Heat Helps

The best time to make your hummus is when the garbanzos have just finished cooking and are still hot. This helps with extra creaminess, as well.

Tip #5: Cooking Liquid = Liquid Gold

Before draining, reserve the garbanzo bean cooking liquid (also called aquafaba). You’ll want to use it when blending the hummus (more flavorful than adding water). And it makes as an amazingly healthy vegan alternative to dairy and eggs.

Flavor Possibilities

Now that you’re ready to get cookin’, it’s time to consider all the flavor possibilities. Purists might want to stick with our traditional Hummus recipe. But if you’re willing to experiment, we’ve come up with amazing twists on our classic recipe that add color, flavor, health benefits, and fun – all with just a few additional ingredients.

Traditional Hummus

Whether you’re making hummus for the 1st time or the 50th, this foolproof recipe will become a hands-down favorite. With just the right proportions of olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, and garlic, the texture is right on (if you follow the tips above), and the flavor is fresh and deliciously balanced. And because the recipe calls for a pound of garbanzo beans, it yields about 6 cups of hummus. Which means there’s plenty to use in the recipe variations spelled out below, or simply plenty to snack on all week long. Note: the recipe doesn’t call for refrigerating the hummus before serving, but a lot of folks like it served cool vs. warm. Your call.

Avocado Cilantro Hummus

For a gorgeous green tint, even more fresh flavor, and additional heart-healthy fat, fiber, and potassium, try adding 1 ripe avocado, 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, and 1/2 lime, juiced to 2 cups prepared hummus. Whip it up in a food processor, and voilá — you’ve got a yummy new take on a classic. For a fast snack or lunch, warm a whole wheat tortilla, spread with Avocado Cilantro Hummus, top with fresh baby spinach and shredded carrots, roll up, and enjoy.

Spicy Sweet Potato Hummus

This beautifully-tinted orange version comes together with 2 small, baked sweet potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and a few shakes of Tabasco brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce (or chipotle powder). Add all to 2 cups prepared hummus and whir till blended. Adjust seasonings to your taste, and try spreading Spicy Sweet Potato Hummus on a turkey sandwich or scooping it up with tortilla chips.

Balsamic Caramelized Onion Hummus

While Balsamic Caramelized Onion Hummus is slightly more involved, the result is totally worth it. Thinly sliced onions are slowly cooked down in olive oil, along with 1 teaspoon brown sugar and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, until caramelized. Then a balsamic reduction is made by simmering 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar until it’s thick and syrupy. The caramelized onions are blended in a food processor, along with 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar and 2 cups prepared hummus. For a beautiful presentation and amazing flavor, serve Balsamic Caramelized Onion Hummus topped with extra caramelized onions and a drizzle of balsamic reduction — surrounded by fancy crackers and crudités. A fabulous way to entertain friends and family!

Cowboy Caviar

One of our most popular recipes, Cowboy Caviar is a refreshing dip that combines cooked Camellia Brand Blackeye Peas, tomatoes, peppers, red onion, and cilantro in a tangy red wine vinaigrette. Great as an appetizer served with tortilla or corn chips, it also works well as a cool summer side to chicken, beef, or seafood. It’s a versatile recipe that’s often changed to please the palates of Texans, Californians, Mississippians and more. Some add corn or avocado, and some use pinto beans, black beans, or red kidney beans. Any which way you tweak it, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Field Pea Salsa

A different take on a cool bean salad, this salsa is made with cooked Camellia Brand Field Peas, corn, red onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, olive oil, and lime juice. Light and flavorful, it pairs well with chips and crackers, adds protein, fiber, and flavor to a green salad, and complements both grilled fish and chicken.

Lima Bean Spread

Made with cooked, buttery Camellia Brand Large Lima Beans, this creamy spread gets puréed in a food processor and spiked with lemon juice, garlic, red onion, fresh parsley, cumin, and cayenne. Serve spread on toasted baguette slices, your favorite crackers, or on a sandwich wrap.

Navy Bean Salad

A refreshing combination of cooked Camellia Brand Navy Beans, julienned carrots, red onion, and corn kernels tossed in a rice vinegar dressing with fresh parsley, this dish is sure to cool things off in a hurry. Serve alongside grilled sausage or burgers, and get ready to dig in to summer.