Beneath a thatch of wilted dandelion greens, the Christmas lima beans spill out, earthy and enticing, their pretty speckled markings still faintly visible after a few hours in the pot. This is the ...

PREPARATION: Clean and rinse the rice in warm water several times until the water becomes clear. Drain rice, then place in a bowl and cover with cold water. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Allow the rice to ...

When the weather turns chilly, a pot of slow-simmered butter beans is the kind of dinner that warms you from the inside out.

Though plenty of us love lima beans, there seems to be an equally ardent contingent of haters, with few people in the middle. Those in the anti-lima camp tend to cite texture as the main reason for ...

•1 package (1 pound) frozen baby lima beans, thawed •2 cups fresh coconut, grated •1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional) •2 tablespoons olive oil •1 teaspoon cumin seeds •1-3 dried whole red cayenne ...

I’ve known plenty of lima bean converts won over by fresh beans shucked from flat, fuzzy, jade-colored pods. Cooked just until tender, they are not unlike fresh fava beans: smooth and creamy in ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Paul Newman was not only a famous actor, but a deep lover of food, even promoting top-notch restaurants he favored. Besides selling his own ...

Beans are fundamental in many cuisines. Healthy and economical, they are a go-to in kitchens around the world. France is famous for cassoulet. Latin foodways offer Frijoles Charros (Cowboy Beans), ...

Cleaning out garages is an awful job, and I put it off until mine was so overstuffed I couldn’t jam in anything more. But there are rewards too, like finding old kitchen treasures and remembering the ...

1. In a soup pot, combine the beans with enough water to cover the beans (do not use the measured 6 cups from the ingredient list). Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Boil for 2 minutes. Cover ...

Lime and mint give creamy butter beans or baby lima beans a refreshing tang in this wholesome side dish. Instructions: In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups of water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil over ...