Beans are a hugely important part of our culinary world, serving as a staple ingredient for a wealth of cuisines. However, buying a bag of dried beans can be intimidating and lead to a tedious task in ...

Beans or no beans? Made with beef, chicken or other meat? With toppings such as cheese and corn chips or unadorned? Chili is prepared in lots of varieties, and opinions on what constitutes the best ...

Nachos are usually a meaty affair, but when canned black beans, lentils, and mushrooms come together, they create a deeply ...

There are few ingredients more economical than dried beans. Even if you’re mail-ordering $8 per pound heirloom varieties from companies like Rancho Gordo, you’re still only spending around $1 per ...

Bean lovers, rejoice! Once limited to soups, crockpot sides, and picnic salads, beans are now the shining star of everything from one-pan dinners to creamy dips. But while they are incredibly varied ...

Bringing dried beans to a boil before letting them stand in the hot water for just an hour means you can skip the lengthy overnight soak usually required.