There are few things as comforting (and economical) as a big pot of beans. The entire process of slowly simmering legumes on the stovetop, from adding your seasonings to enjoying them warm from the ...

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 ...

You don't always have to soak dried beans (that's not just us saying it, but the good folks at Camellia Beans), but if you have old beans or want to cut down on the cooking time, you might opt for ...