You don't always have to soak dried beans (that's not just us saying it, but the good folks at Camellia Beans), but if you have old beans or want to cut down on the cooking time, you might opt for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Beans are a hugely important part of our culinary world, serving as a staple ingredient for a wealth of cuisines. However, buying ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Dried beans are a truly versatile kitchen staple ...

Soaking dried beans isn’t always necessary, since it saves little cooking time and can even diminish flavor in some varieties like black beans. Instead of soaking, a quick five- to 10-minute boil ...

Beans are hearty, healthy, versatile, and cheap. Eat more of them by learning how to cook them in different ways. Beans should be a staple in every kitchen. They are nutritious, versatile, hearty, and ...

The following excerpt is from Angi Schneider’s new book Pressure Canning for Beginners and Beyond (Page Street Publishing, October 2021) and is reprinted with permission from the publisher. To Soak or ...