There’s something reassuring about a pot of beans simmering on the stove. An onion softens, garlic warms in a little oil, and the kitchen begins to smell like dinner. Add a few vegetables, some herbs, perhaps a handful of pasta or a ham bone saved from another meal, and a humble bag of dried beans...Read More

Some soups never go out of style. Creamy navy beans, tender pieces of ham, and a few everyday vegetables simmer together into a comforting meal, with mashed potatoes stirred in for extra body. It’s the kind of practical, satisfying cooking that generations of home cooks have relied on to feed a family well. This soup...Read More

A pot of well-seasoned black beans and a bowl of fluffy rice can make a remarkably satisfying supper. Onion, garlic, cumin, and oregano give these beans a savory foundation, while fresh lime juice brightens their earthy richness. A little of the beans’ own cooking liquid creates a luscious sauce for spooning over the rice. Starting...Read More

Creamy white beans baked with tomatoes, garlic, and herbs make a wonderfully comforting supper. As the beans cook slowly in the oven, their broth mingles with the vegetables to create a rich, savory sauce. A scattering of crisp herb breadcrumbs adds a golden finish and puts a few slices of yesterday’s bread to good use....Read More

Creamy pinto beans, tender potatoes, and a savory broth make this a wonderfully satisfying soup for a cool evening. Smoked paprika lends a gentle, woodsy warmth, while onion, garlic, and a little cumin bring out the earthy flavor of the beans. There’s no need for bacon or ham—the vegetables and seasonings give the pot plenty...Read More

A pot of beans, a handful of pasta, and a few everyday vegetables come together beautifully in this rustic Italian soup. Known as pasta e fagioli—simply “pasta and beans”—it’s the kind of satisfying meal that has helped generations of home cooks feed a family well. This version begins with dried white beans, saving their flavorful...Read More

Few dishes capture the generous spirit of New Orleans cooking quite like red beans and rice. Slowly cooked with ham, pickled pork, onions, and herbs, the beans become wonderfully creamy, forming their own rich gravy for spooning over fluffy rice. Adapted from The New Orleans Cookbook by Rima and Richard Collin, this version honors the...Read More

Hearty and full of flavor, this Spanish Black Bean Soup with Chorizo is the perfect comfort dish for chilly nights. The smoky chorizo, earthy beans, and hint of chili create a warming spice that’s beautifully balanced by a squeeze of fresh lime and a dollop of sour cream. Pair it with cornbread or rustic artisan...Read More

As the days grow shorter and the evenings turn cooler, few pantry staples feel more useful than a bag of dried beans. Inexpensive, nourishing, and endlessly versatile, beans are the starting point for some of fall’s most satisfying meals—from steaming bowls of soup and chili to rustic braises, warm salads, creamy purées, and simple pots...Read More

Black Bean and Pumpkin Chili blends black beans, pumpkin, tomatoes, and spices into a hearty vegetarian dish perfect for stove-top or slow-cooker cooking.Read More