Reader Michelle Macias emailed last week to ask how best to use a bag of dry navy beans she’d managed to snag at the grocery store. Because I am a daughter of Michigan, the second largest dry bean ...

Beans are one of those pantry staples that make everyday meals easier. They are affordable filling and work well in all kinds ...

Got a fridge full of leftovers but not sure what to do with them? Turning them into hearty soups is one of the easiest and ...

Nothing is healthier or more comforting than a navy bean soup when prepared with lean ham rather than a fat ham hock or sausage. This light recipe has less sodium and is perfect for a cold January ...

A muffin may be the key that opens the door to new opportunities for dry edible bean use in school lunch programs. The U.S. Dry Bean Council, which includes members from North Dakota and Minnesota, ...

2. Add all ingredients, including 6 cups of new water, (except ham) go into the pot and heat it until boiling. 3. Turn it to medium heat and let simmer for a half hour. 4. Add ham and cook for an ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. This easy, slow-cooker recipe for navy bean ...

Dear SOS: Please print that old recipe for bean soup that our representatives enjoy at their cafe in Washington, D.C. Wilbur A. Williams Jr. Dear Wilbur: Here is one ...

You know what beans are on a basic level, but let’s get nerdy for a sec: Beans are a type of legume, meaning they’re grown in pods; beans are the seeds found inside the pod plant. There are roughly ...

Try this traditional French-Canadian baked bean recipe from poet Mike Metivier's grandmother. Perfect North Country comfort ...