Beans are an incredibly easy ingredient to cook, and the perfect base or accompaniment for many dishes like soup, chili, tacos, rice, salad, dips and more. They’re nutritious, chock-full of protein ...

To prepare a mixed board of broad beans, pecorino, and bacon, start by cleaning the bacon. Take the whole piece of bacon, remove the underlying rind (1), any yellowed parts on the sides, and the dark ...

Soak the dried broad beans in cold water overnight, then drain. The next day, put the soaked beans and the wild fennel (or the soaked fennel seeds) into a pan, add enough water to cover, and bring to ...