Book excerpt: Since 1994 when Karen Hurd opened her nutritional practice, she knew that she would need to publish a cookbook at some point. As the consumption of legumes is a critical part of most every person's plan for healing, the need for a bean cookbook became evident. Over 300 recipes have been created to bring you and your family great health. Recipes do not include sugar, honey, molasses, or other sweeteners, which subtract rather than add to a person's health. Appetizers, side dishes, snacks, main dishes, hummus and spreads, and bean breads are just some of the delicious and healthy recipes this book contains.