New Orleanians ate red beans and rice on Mondays because it was laundry day, and they cooked their red beans on the stove while the wash water heated. Or maybe it’s because they needed to use the ...

This rich, hearty, and undeniably satisfying soup is loaded with navy beans, smoky ham, and lots of vegetables. Cooking the ...

Growing up in Los Angeles, so much of what I ate for dinner was a hodgepodge of different cultures. On Tuesday nights, gringo-styled tacos with cumin-scented ground beef and chunky stripes of sharp ...

That is, beans and greens alla vodka, a five-star Ali Slagle reader favorite. Hello, friends. We’ve hit the part of the year ...

Red Beans Source: E.M., via e-mail 1 lb. red beans 3 C. water 2 cloves of garlic, chopped 1/2 C. celery, chopped 1 large bay leaf 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 C. vegetable oil 1 lb. smoked sausage, ...

You probably already know that there's a difference between dried beans and canned beans, but the prospect of cooking beans ...

New Orleans is known for good food, and lots of it. No trip to the Crescent City would be complete without a taste of gumbo or jambalaya, or a big bite out of a po’boy or muffuletta sandwich. Still, ...

Red beans and rice is a classic Monday offering at Southern diners in our part of the world. It is traditionally served on Monday because in earlier times, Monday was wash day. That meant that you ...

Beans are delicious when cooked from scratch, but the process can be frustrating. When cooking them on the stovetop, you need to keep a close eye on them to make sure they don’t boil over or stick to ...

Several months ago, I wrote this prayer for a group to which I belong that offers peer support for people in the restaurant, hospitality and food service trades. It isn’t a prayer directed in ...

Enjoying lentils can deliver many of the same health benefits as beans. “Lentils are also high in fiber and contain protein ...