Beans, Grains & Legumes with parmesan

2 cups pinto beans dried 4 cups beef stock prefer veal stock if possible 6 cups water 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 slices prosciutto rind or salt pork * 1 each[...]

1 1/4 cups lentils (green or brown) 2 small carrots or 2 medium carrots , diced 2 cups mushrooms , sliced 3 stalks celery , diced 1 medium onion , diced 2[...]

1/4 lb lean bacon , chopped (optional) 1 lb ground beef salt pepper oregano basil 1/3 cup olive oil 1 onion , chopped 1 large carrot , cut in 1/2-inch dice 1[...]

1 tablespoon butter 3 slices smoked bacon , chopped 1 small onion , minced (or a large shallot) 1/4 cup red bell pepper , seeded and chopped 3 cups fresh corn[...]

3 cups dry Borlotti (Cranberry) Beans, soaked over night One-half cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Onion , diced 2 medium Carrots , diced 3 stalks Celery , diced[...]