I find beans entrancing. Their splendid colours, shapes and shiny skins are jewel-like, beautiful and tactile. There are some recipes in which only dried beans, soaked overnight and cooked from ...

Conundrums and complaints aren’t new to the U.S. Senate. Imagine the scene on a sweltering summer day in 1907. “Thunderation!” decried Joseph G. Cannon, the Speaker of the House, his outburst sparked ...

Several years ago, one side of my family decided that the adults would only exchange homemade gifts during the holidays. It was a welcome decision for my pocketbook. The problem is, I'm not very ...

Ham and Bean Soup is a simple and delicious way to use up leftover ham for a hearty cold weather comfort meal. My recipe uses the oh so delicious AND nutritious ham bone paired with dried Navy beans ...

Grocery shoppers have been stocking up on non-perishable pantry items, as it looks like the coronavirus crisis could have us hunkering down at home for a while. One items a lot of home cooks don’t ...

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I caught Carla Lalli Music weighing a handful of Fritos on a digital scale in the test kitchen. She held them out to me in her palm and cried, “This? This is a serving size of Fritos!” It was ...

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 ...

This classic, comforting, stick-to-your-ribs soup makes the most of your holiday ham leftovers (especially if you have a ham ...

Beans are not only inexpensive, but also wildly versatile: You can use them in soups, stews, chilis, dips, tacos, enchiladas and more. They can be pureed, mashed, sauteed, stir-fried or baked. And the ...