Canned beans are a marvel of modernity, cutting down on the hours it takes to make beans from scratch. That said, most chefs and traditional purists will always opt for dried beans over canned.

Canned beans can quite simply save the day. Even when compared to other powerhouse pantry ingredients, few are as versatile ...

Nearly all traditional cookbooks tell you to soak dried beans before cooking them. Modern cooking websites often say it doesn't matter. In a way, they're both right. Soaking beans can help improve ...

With good-quality fresh beans, you should have no problem cooking them, and you can skip soaking. There is one step you shouldn't skip with any kind of dried bean, however: "Even though soaking is ...