In the world of legumes, fava beans stand out. They are the oldest variety; there's evidence of fava bean cultivation as long as 10,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. They stand out visually, too: ...

Crock Pot Loaded Baked Beans are a family favorite! It finally feels like a fall in the Pacific Northwest; the rain has ...

With a variety of delicious bean dishes to choose from, like Ewa Agoyin, beans and plantain, or beans porridge, getting the perfect taste and texture is a must. Yet, for many, cooking beans can feel ...

Learn how to cook the best green beans ever! They are totally simple, but totally delicious. They may be your family's new ...

The difference between a gorgeous, appealing bowl of green beans and an unsavory, mushy mess comes down to how they’re cooked. Learn how to blanch green beans and no one at the dinner table will ever ...

Dried red kidney beans and cannellini beans (white kidney beans)—are pantry staples and healthy to boot, adding protein, fiber and iron to your daily meals. When cooked until their centers are creamy, ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Green beans are the most popular holiday bean, ...