Soaking dried beans isn’t always necessary, since it saves little cooking time and can even diminish flavor in some varieties like black beans. Instead of soaking, a quick five- to 10-minute boil ...

Sure there are some benefits to soaking your dry beans—but it’s also a real hassle. We asked experts to weigh in on how much it really matters. Do you really need to soak dry beans before you cook ...

There's nothing difficult about bean cookery since it is only a question of time. Before cooking, all dried beans need to be rehydrated by soaking. The 10- to 12-hour overnight soak is the easy and ...

Beans are an incredibly easy ingredient to cook, and the perfect base or accompaniment for many dishes like soup, chili, tacos, rice, salad, dips and more. They’re nutritious, chock-full of protein ...

Soaking beans may seem easy, but doing it right is important for making a creamy dish instead of a bland one. The soaking method you use can affect how long the beans take to cook and their final ...

This summer, when up biking, hiking, camping or driving in our magnificent mountains, you’ll see hundreds, if not thousands, of beautiful lupines. This member of the pea family (the fabaceae, also ...

So, you just popped by the farmers' market and bought some fresh green beans (or maybe you grew them yourself), but you only have a week to enjoy them before they're past their prime. What's a home ...