My parents were party fanatics. Whenever there was a holiday, the celebration was at our house. A birthday? A promotion? A new car? Any excuse to throw a party, and our doors were wide open. I always ...

Beans are a simple staple that can turn everyday dinners into something warm and comforting without stretching your budget. They are easy to store easy to cook and work well in many familiar meals.

INGREDIENTS: • 2 cups mung beans, soaked for 12 hours • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1 cup sweet onion, peeled and sliced • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced • 1 cup red bell pepper, seeded and sliced ...

Green moong (mung beans or green gram) is a common ingredient in many Indian kitchens. Here are some of the lip-smacking dishes you can make with it.