Nine expert tips for cooking dried beans, plus a neat trick for telling when theyre done. You may be wondering how to cook beans in a way that makes them taste their best in this day and age of social isolation, grocery store shortages, and plenty of pantry dinners. Thanks to Steve Sando, the bean … Read more
Pinto beans have been around all my life, but I didn’t pay much attention to them after a few average Mexican restaurant meals. But recently I’ve discovered their full glory. They’re creamy and rich, and mix in beautifully with scrambled eggs, soup, rice and more. Pinto beans make the best refried beans, since they’re so … Read more
Thanks for reading! The short answer to “can you freeze baked beans?” is YES, as you may have seen in the title of this post. It is possible to keep your favorite baked beans recipe fresh in the freezer while still getting the best taste and texture. But there are a few important things you … Read more
Cooking dry black beans from scratch is simple and worth the effort. I’ll show you how to cook black beans in a crock pot, on the stove, or in the oven, whether they are soaked or not. My tasty Mexican Black Beans or One Pan Mexican Quinoa are great ways to use your beans in … Read more
Lima beans, also known as butter beans, are a delicious legume that adds nutrition and flavor to many dishes. While dried and canned lima beans are common, fresh lima beans offer a sweet, nutty taste and tender texture when in season But can you buy fresh lima beans and where do you find them? Understanding … Read more
Red beans refer to a few different varieties of beans that have a red coloring The most common types of red beans are adzuki beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and small red beans While they may look similar, these bean varieties have some key differences. Adzuki Beans Adzuki beans, also known as aduki azuki or … Read more
I love the simplicity of this cannellini beans recipe. It was the first thing I made last spring, when we didn’t go to the store very often. Dry cannellini beans, aromatics, lemon juice, and Swiss chard are the only things you need to make it, and even those are flexible. If you don’t have cannellini … Read more
Green beans and wax beans may look quite different, but their flavors are surprisingly similar. Though they come from the same plant species, their colors distinguish them. While green beans have a vibrant green hue from chlorophyll, wax beans lack this pigment, giving them a pale yellow or white color But when it comes to … Read more
I love navy beans more than any other bean right now, which says a lot because I’m crazy about legumes. My kids accusingly ask me every time Amazon delivers a package, “Mom, did you buy ANOTHER bean book?” The best beans for me are navy beans, which are also called haricot beans. They taste buttery … Read more
I don’t think so, which is why I make this hummus recipe nearly every week. There are a lot of different kinds of hummus recipes out there (four of them are in my first book!), but this is the one I use most often. Chickpea dip from the Middle East is made with garbanzo beans … Read more