While the convenience of canned beans can’t be beat, there’s nothing like the flavor of making your own. Dried beans get a bad rep for being hard to cook, but it’s really all about making sure you ...

A while back my husband and I bought a mammoth, 25-pound bag of pinto beans — a decision which has had its ups and its downs. On the plus side, beans are cheap, healthy, and filling, and buying in ...

Homemade baked beans are totally underrated in my book. When I was kid, I can recall one of my sweet aunts (nope, not naming names here) bringing a casserole dish of Boston-style baked beans, with ...

Place chiles in bowl. Pour 2 cups boiling water over. Let soak until chiles are soft, about 20 minutes. Strain, reserving 1/2 cup soaking liquid. Seed chiles; place in processor. Add onion, garlic, ...

Though beans are arguably most known for being a musical fruit, but they're also pretty darn magical too. Think of it: What’s the one ingredient that's budget-friendly, you can use it to make ...

Beans are good and good for you. They have been shown to have an important role in preventing illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease. They are a low-fat source of protein, with a high ...