Jeanequilt's Calico Beans recipe is a winner...nearly identical to one I posted a while back. It's a family favorite and also gets devoured at potlucks. Sometimes in winter I serve it as the main dish with hot cornbread and a salad. My major difference is I add a can of butter beans --I use the large ones if I can find them. This gives 4 kinds of beans and variety in texture and color. I've also substituted a can of black beans (rinsed) for one of the beans in a pinch. Works great. Also, this is great for slow cooker or the oven, but if I'm in a hurry I've done it on the stovetop, get it hot then lower to medium or medimu-low heat for about 30 minutes (be sure to stir occasionally).