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The bean is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of a traditional, healthy, and cheap food. I haven’t read an old cookbook that doesn’t have a section with bean recipes in it. In the past, dried beans were a common food in homes, and many housewives fed their families these strange-looking … Read more

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Most people agree that canned beans don’t taste as good as dried ones. But there is disagreement about how to cook dried beans, how to soak beans, and even whether you should do either. There are, of … Read more

Beans are an incredibly healthy and versatile ingredient that can be used in many dishes. However, cooking dried beans can be time consuming and tricky to get just right. Using a rice cooker is an easy “set it and forget it” hands-off way to cook perfect beans every time. What You’ll Need Dried beans – … Read more

This baked beans recipe tastes so similar to Heinz it’s almost scary. On the other hand, homemade baked beans don’t taste fake, and the sauce isn’t slimy, which is something I hate about canned baked beans! These British baked beans can be made with dried or canned beans. Quick and easy, very economical and utterly … Read more

This is my favorite recipe for how to cook black beans. Homemade black beans are super flavorful and creamy and taste much better than canned. In addition to our stovetop method, I include tips for Instant Pot black beans below. Our family eats a lot of black beans. I sometimes use canned beans, but I … Read more

Like me, you make a big pot of red beans (or any kind of beans) and have a lot of leftovers. Some people say that red beans taste even better the second day after they’ve been made. But what about the third, fourth, or fifth day? Are beans still good after a week? This makes … Read more

Learning how to cook beans in the Instant Pot was a game changer for me. It took my meal prep and batch cooking game from slow and clunky to effortless and quick. Before getting an Instant Pot, I relied exclusively on canned beans. I never really liked the taste of them, but I figured it … Read more

Don’t have any canned green beans? This recipe is a quick and easy way to use them up. A few ingredients make a veggie the family will love!. I always like to have a stock of canned goods in my pantry. Most of the time, I have canned vegetables like tomatoes, zucchini, and broccoli in … Read more

The Best Ever Baked Beans are meaty, perfectly sweet, and unbelievably tasty! Try them, and I almost promise they’ll be the last bean recipe you ever make! Beans are the perfect side dish for summer cookouts and family gatherings. These are my favorite baked beans to eat with a grilled hot dog, pulled pork sandwich, … Read more

Cannellini beans, also known as white kidney beans are a versatile legume that can be used in a variety of dishes. From hearty soups and stews to salad mixes and dips these creamy white beans add protein, fiber, and nutrients. While dried cannellini beans require presoaking and long cooking times, canned cannellini beans offer convenience … Read more