My family loved to splash a little cider vinegar in each bowl." —MIAMI BEACH "I am from southern Louisiana and I've been ...

Beans are a simple staple that can turn everyday dinners into something warm and comforting without stretching your budget. They are easy to store easy to cook and work well in many familiar meals.

Whether you’re after an easy weeknight dinner or a more involved project, lentils meet cooks right where they are. Lentils ...

I made two pots of beans this week and feel especially accomplished. One pot of beans — made into a soup of ruddy pinquitos — is already a bounty that affords meals for days, with broth that only gets ...

Legumes are nutritious, affordable and practical—we could all use a little bit more on our plates. Although it’s handy to ...

You’re probably familiar with some members of the legume family, but there’s more to these plants than just peanuts and soybeans. In fact, I didn’t actually know beans about ‘em until I did some ...

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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 ...

Make a double batch for burger night tonight, and stash the leftovers in the freezer for burger nights to come.