Simmer the beans. Bring drained (but not rinsed!) canned pinto beans, broth, and a dried bay leaf to a simmer and cook until ...

If you've never made refried beans, there's a decent chance that you don't actually know what kind of beans they're made from. After all, there's nothing to distinguish the well-blended brown mush ...

Beans can be used to make so many recipes, like apps, dinner, and desserts, are full of good-for-you nutrients AND are budget ...

The dried bean shortcuts in last week’s column show their value in a true baked bean recipe. Many modern recipes for “baked” ...

Pinto beans need soaking for several hours before cooking, preferably overnight. Add a teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda to speed things up. An even quicker method is to bring them to the boil in ...

Dr Rupy's recipe is great served ... If you don’t have pinto, try using kidney beans or black beans. When soaking dried beans overnight, it’s always best to make a big batch.