Beans, Grains & Legumes with prosciutto

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[...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons curry powder 6 slices diced prosciutto 6 garlic cloves , minced 2 carrots , diced 1 medium onion ,[...]

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[...]