Cooking dried beans isn’t quite as convenient as cracking open a can, but it does give you the chance to flavor them exactly how you like ‘em. One of my favorite additions is a strip of citrus zest.

Who doesn't love the humble, delicious red kidney bean? The rosy legume is a pantry staple, used in soups, spicy slow-cooker chili, and salads. It is hearty, flavor-rich, and inexpensive, especially ...

Beans are delicious when cooked from scratch, but the process can be frustrating. When cooking them on the stovetop, you need to keep a close eye on them to make sure they don’t boil over or stick to ...

If you tell me I’m full of beans today, I’ll take it as a compliment. Truth be told, I’ve been full of beans since last September, when the weather started to change. The onset of fall was all the ...

Note: This recipe comes from a college roommate who lives in Virginia and tells me her mother preferred cooking the beans separately and adding them and the tomatoes at the end. It's lighter than the ...

Chef "Big Shake" shared his simple recipe that costs $6.68 to make. Sure, a savvy shopper can score some deals at the grocery store, but there's something to be said about getting creative and making ...

If you have any ties to New Orleans, you probably already know the tradition of eating red beans and rice on Mondays. This ...

"If one is following a low, no sodium, or no iodine diet it would be best to use dried beans, soaking them overnight in water ...