Canned beans replaced dried ones as staples in most kitchens long ago. Dried beans come in dozens of varieties, store well, ...

If you’ve ever tried to cook beans, you know how frustrating it is to wait forever for them to soften. You soak them, boil them, and still, they stay as hard as stones. Many people even avoid ...

Beans vary greatly in how long they take to cook, so test after 8 hours: if still a little hard, give them another 2 hours. Once tender, season the beans well with salt and pepper and serve.

To cook, place the soaked kidney beans in a pan and cover with a fresh ... If the centre is still hard and white after this time, they require more cooking. Do not add salt when cooking kidney ...