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 ...

It's an age-old dilemma and a point of hot debate: to soak or not to soak? Here's what the experts say. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas Even as a culinary professional and avid home cook, there’s ...

There is a lot of bean cooking lore out there. Some of it good advice, and some of it bad. From the ongoing debate about soaking beans, to whether adding salt to beans before they're soft makes them ...

The answer might surprise you. Read through your favorite bean recipes—whether it's baked beans, pinto beans, black beans, or your family’s favorite recipe—and you will likely find differing opinions ...

Navy beans are the star of this hearty and comforting Slow Cooker Navy Bean Soup, perfect for an easy, satisfying meal. This classic Navy Bean and Ham Soup simmers low and slow, allowing the tender ...

When I first moved to New Orleans more than 25 years ago, I remember thinking it was fascinating that so many of my clients ...