Beans are a hugely important part of our culinary world, serving as a staple ingredient for a wealth of cuisines. However, buying a bag of dried beans can be intimidating and lead to a tedious task in ...

Place the beans in a large pot, and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, for just a minute or two. You aren't cooking the beans at this stage—just bringing them up to temperature.

There are few things as comforting (and economical) as a big pot of beans. The entire process of slowly simmering legumes on the stovetop, from adding your seasonings to enjoying them warm from the ...