Soaking dried beans is a widely accepted cooking standard that many home chefs consider a given. But is it really crucial, or even desirable? Bean cooking myths abound, so we decided to give this ...

From the ongoing debate about soaking beans, to whether adding salt to beans before they're soft makes them tough, we decided ...

Dr Rupy packs tonnes of veggies into his jambalaya and it's well under £1 per portion! Hearty, nutritious and full of flavour, this store cupboard saviour will become a midweek staple. Each ...

This white chicken chili uses dried Great Northern beans (or other white beans), which must soak overnight before you start cooking. Plan accordingly. Using dried beans requires more time and ...

225g dried butter beans, soaked in water overnight 225g dried kidney beans, soaked in water overnight 1. Drain and rinse the butter and kidney beans. Place them in a large saucepan filled with water.

Whether you’re cooking canned beans for the first time or are an old hand at soaking and simmering dried ones, the guide below will help you along on your journey to the perfect pot. Check for a ...

Some of it good advice, and some of it bad. From the ongoing debate about soaking beans, to whether adding salt to beans before they're soft makes them tough, we decided to get some help ...