Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images There are few things as comforting (and economical) as a big pot of beans. The entire process of slowly simmering ...

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 ...

Today’s recipes are all about dried beans and how to bring them to life. So, grab your pots and pans, and some Beano, if you like, and let’s get cooking. There’s some seriously good eating on the ...

According to New Orleans tradition, red beans and rice is served on Mondays. Long ago, that day was reserved for doing laundry, so dinner needed to be something that could simmer all day without any ...

It seems just about everyone with a Louisiana pedigree has a secret recipe for making the region's signature dish -- red beans and rice. Which makes it a bit like chili and barbecue. Any time you try ...

Hey! Did you know it is Climate Week in NYC from September 22-29? The UN's initiative, Beans is How, is partnering with the NYC Mayor’s Office of Food Policy to raise awareness about the awesomeness ...

If you tell me I’m full of beans today, I’ll take it as a compliment. Truth be told, I’ve been full of beans since last September, when the weather started to change. The onset of fall was all the ...