Are we tired of beans yet? I didn’t think so. The bean renaissance is one thing I’m glad is part of all this cooking at home during the pandemic. Just look at the release of Joe Yonan’s great Cool Beans cookbook and Rancho Gordo’s continued dominance of the high-end bean market, which is made even … Read more
As a kid, I spent hours shelling peas and snapping green beans from the family garden. I may have complained about the chore, but I never complained about the tasty food that came from it. Beans in a can or frozen from the store are easier to get, but they are just plain, stringless beans … Read more
As a busy home cook I’m always looking for ways to incorporate more nutritious ingredients into my diet quickly and easily. Lima beans check both those boxes being an excellent source of plant-based protein, fiber, and other essential vitamins and minerals. However, cooking dried lima beans can be time-consuming and tedious when using traditional methods. … Read more
It’s awfully handy to know how to cook simple black beans. This was the case for me when we ate out in Mexico many years ago and a pot of beans was the main dish. We ended up there when a friend generously offered up her vacation condo at the last minute. When my husband … Read more
I will show you how to make this delicious Din Tai Fung green beans recipe in an air fryer using only four things: garlic, salt, oil, and fresh string beans. Fresh green beans tossed in lots of minced garlic then air-fried to crispy, garlicky goodness!. If you don’t have an air fryer yet, give my … Read more
Cocoa beans are one of the many colorful ingredients that can be found in the blocky world of Minecraft. From adding some earthy tones to builds to crafting tasty cookies, there’s a surprising amount you can do with these little brown beans. Craft Brown Dye The most common use for cocoa beans is converting them … Read more
Based on what I see outside my window, I plan to spend a lot of time inside this weekend. If you are too, I have a tasty idea for making the most of our time indoors: Crock Pot Pinto Beans! This simple recipe for healthy crock pot pinto beans will make you rethink every can … Read more
My Navy Beans Recipe is pure comfort food. For the tastiest bowl of beans ever, soft white beans cook with ham, aromatic vegetables, cherry tomatoes, and lots of herbs. They are quick and easy to make with canned beans or dried beans. Either way, my simple recipe will make you love the humble legume even … Read more
Chili beans are a pantry staple for many American households. Their rich, meaty flavor makes them a perfect addition to chili, tacos, burritos and more. Of all the chili bean brands on supermarket shelves, Brooks Chili Beans stand out as one of the most popular and recognizable. But just who is behind this iconic brand … Read more
Green beans are a crowd-pleasing vegetable—and one of the quickest cooking side dishes you can make. Below, youll find some of our favorite ways to cook green beans for dinner. As a busy home cook getting a jump start on dinner prep can be a lifesaver. When it comes to versatile veggies like green beans … Read more