I’ll admit it, cooking dry beans used to intimidate me, and I often forgot to soak them the night before or even cook them. Also, the whole process is too much. The soaking, simmering, and the endless ...

While beans are perfect as is, there’s a lot you can do with them, especially if you have an Instant Pot or pressure cooker. This is a recipe for Not Quite the Bean Barn’s Pinto Beans. Fred Thompson ...

Easy, forgiving, healthy and economical, beans are a home cook’s secret weapon. Yes, canned beans are convenient, but knowing how to cook dried beans gives you flexibility, and makes for a far more ...

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