Hot Five Bean Salas
 
     8      strips        bacon -- diced
      2/3  cup           sugar
    2      Tablespoons   cornstarch
    1 1/2  teaspoons     salt
           pinch         pepper
      3/4  cup           vinegar
      1/2  cup           water
    1      can           (16 oz.) kidney beans -- rinsed and drained
    1      can           (15 oz.) lima beans -- rinsed and drained
    1      can           (15 oz.) garbanzo beans -- rinsed and drained
    1      can           (14 1/2 oz.) green beans -- drained
    1      can           (14 1/2 oz.) wax beans -- drained

In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; reserve 1/4 cup drippings.  Set the
bacon aside.  Add sugar, cornstarch, salt and pepper to drippings.  Stir in
vinegar and water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.  Cook and stir for 2
minutes.  Add the beans; reduce heat.  Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or
until beans are heated through.  Place in a serving bowl; top with bacon.
  Yield 10-12 servings.