Cooking dried kidney beans in a slow cooker doesn't have to be risky. Instead, make sure to take this important step first ...

Here's an expert chef's advice on when you should be using canned or dried lentils in your cooking, and how to properly ...

Rondo is the variety of pea routinely grown for split peas. Just like regular peas, they are harvested during the summer ...

Research at the Northern Crops Institute at NDSU is looking at the physical and chemical properties of pinto beans, black beans, navy beans and dark red kidney beans to help determine future uses.

Canned beans replaced dried ones as staples in most kitchens long ago. Dried beans come in dozens of varieties, store well, ...

A research project at North Dakota State University funded by Northarvest Bean Growers Association examined the impact of weed rolling on weed density.

Q: Pre-pandemic, most people likely bought canned beans when needed for a specific recipe, but when things got serious we switched to dried beans — beans that were likely already old.

The dried bean shortcuts in last week’s column show their value in a true baked bean recipe. Many modern recipes for “baked” ...

Can you use canned beans? Yes. If you’re in a hurry, skip using dried beans and substitute three 15-ounce cans of drained navy beans or six cups of jarred beans. Make sure the beans have enough ...

If frozen, they do not need to be thawed before cooking. Lima beans may be frozen, canned, or dried. Canned beans can be stored at room temperature as well. Use canned beans prior to their expiration ...