Beans, Grains & Legumes with cream

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[...]

1 lb chicken sausage 3 oz apple wood chunks 1 cup French du Puy green lentils 5 cups water 2 leeks , cleaned and sliced 3 oz carrots , diced 2 cloves garlic ,[...]

3 quarts good ham or chicken stock 1 lb. navy beans , washed, picked over for rocks or discolored beans, and soaked in plenty of cold water overnight. 1/2 lb[...]