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Easy, forgiving, healthy and economical, beans are a home cook’s secret weapon. Yes, canned beans are convenient, but knowing how to cook dried beans gives you flexibility, and makes for a far more ...

With Cinco de Mayo a week away, it’s time to dig out your favorite pinto bean dish to serve to friends or family. But instead of using canned beans, consider trying your hand at cooking with dry pinto ...

Before I moved into my grandmother’s house a few years ago, my dog, Starbuck, and I lived in a little two-bedroom house in Normal Heights. During our evening walks, I could always tell when I was ...

Memphis, Kansas City, and Boston have their sweet baked beans, but in Texas, we prefer pintos, and we prefer them savory and a little spicy. Pinto beans have become a pretty typical mainstay on ...

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