Some people dismiss using dried beans in their recipes because they seem like too much trouble compared to the canned varieties even though they are much cheaper. However, I use dried beans all the ...

Cooking dried beans can be tricky ... I’m sharing this handy chart of cooking times for nine different types of beans because I do have several varieties in my pantry. Soak them, or don ...

Do not add salt when cooking kidney beans, as it toughens their skins. Allow about 55g/2oz dried weight per person: once soaked and cooked the beans will at least double in weight. Rinse canned ...