Pinto beans need soaking for several hours before cooking, preferably overnight. Add a teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda to speed things up. An even quicker method is to bring them to the boil in ...

Sometimes at home I'll cook canned pinto beans with butternut squash, poblano peppers and cumin for a spicy chili." Adding pinto beans to chili is a great way to bulk up the dish, or you can use ...

Why you should rinse your canned beans, according to a chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education.

There are a few different ways to make them, but one simple option is to buy a bag of dried pinto beans, soak them overnight, ...