If it’s possible to rank beans, then I put cranberry beans at the top — their thin skins and creamy insides make them a clear winner. Plump them up in an irresistible broth of browned fennel and ...

The flavorful, naturally starchy liquid from homemade or canned beans deserves a place in your cooking—not your sink.

Beneath a thatch of wilted dandelion greens, the Christmas lima beans spill out, earthy and enticing, their pretty speckled markings still faintly visible after a few hours in the pot. This is the ...

When you’re making soup that calls for beans, there’s nothing easier than opening a can or two and dumping them in the pot. But is that the best we can do? Yes, when you make something with dried ...

Beans are kind of like the your best friend from high school — nearly forgotten but always ready to step back into the limelight and help out an old pal when needed. As gorgeously (and tantalizingly) ...

Heirloom beans are a staple in vegetarian kitchens, thanks to their rich flavors and nutritional benefits. These beans are ...