Beans are an incredibly easy ingredient to cook, and the perfect base or accompaniment for many dishes like soup, chili, tacos, rice, salad, dips and more. They’re nutritious, chock-full of protein ...

Several years ago, one side of my family decided that the adults would only exchange homemade gifts during the holidays. It was a welcome decision for my pocketbook. The problem is, I'm not very ...

When the weather turns chilly, a pot of slow-simmered butter beans is the kind of dinner that warms you from the inside out.

Grocery shoppers have been stocking up on non-perishable pantry items, as it looks like the coronavirus crisis could have us hunkering down at home for a while. One items a lot of home cooks don’t ...

Place the beans in a large pot, and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, for just a minute or two. You aren ...

When I was a kid we had a game that involved moving dried beans around the pits of a wooden board with the objective of capturing as many as you could by the end of the competition. I can’t remember ...

This classic, comforting, stick-to-your-ribs soup makes the most of your holiday ham leftovers (especially if you have a ham ...

Soaking dried beans isn’t always necessary, since it saves little cooking time and can even diminish flavor in some varieties like black beans. Instead of soaking, a quick five- to 10-minute boil ...

Place the beans in a 9x13-inch or other 3-quart baking dish and add a few smashed and peeled garlic cloves and a couple of sprigs of a woody herb like rosemary, sage, or thyme. Season with 1/2 ...

Dried beans seemed like the prudent thing to stockpile last year when people were gearing up for the unknown. Bought with the best of intentions, however, these cans or bags of beans may still be ...