Fresh lima beans aren't always easy to find, but if you do find some, they're worth devouring. Lima beans grow in flat, curved pods. Two to four seeds are inside each pod, and it is these seeds that ...

J.C shared his recipe for lima beans in the slow cooker. "Make sure your life insurance is paid up in case you're overcome with joy once you try it, " he advises. The key ingredient: Barq's root beer.

1. In a soup pot, combine the beans with enough water to cover the beans (do not use the measured 6 cups from the ingredient list). Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Boil for 2 minutes. Cover ...

1. Rinse the beans, and place in a large bowl. Cover with cold water by 2 inches, and soak overnight. If you are short of time, use the quick method as directed on the package. 2. To prepare the broth ...

One of my New Year’s resolutions is to use more of the food stored in my pantry. My shelves are overflowing with packages of grains, heirloom beans, dried pasta, sauces, jams, mustards, sardines, cans ...

This example of the depth of "The New Orleans Cookbook" is little known outside the region. It's quite appropriate for big parties, and a change from red beans and rice. The header note says butter ...

For a plant-based meal packed with fiber, protein and amino acids, beans are always a good idea. Two in particular, lima beans and butter beans are especially tender and creamy standouts. They’re the ...

D. Cameron Lawrence is a freelance writer and Peabody Award-winning producer. She lives in Louisville, Ky., visits her native state of Connecticut often, and takes pride in calling herself a Nutmegger ...

Mid to late August is the perfect time to catch two locally grown vegetables at the top of their game. At the very beginning of the month, bush lima beans are most buttery and vibrant. The very last ...