We love our Instant Pot for its ability to quickly and easily cook dried beans with no pre-soaking! We all know dried beans are way cheaper than canned, but they take forever to cook. Not anymore!

Let’s get real—who has the time or energy to cook with dried beans? You do! Let me explain: I was once like you and scoffed at the idea of soaking beans overnight and cooking them the next day. Why ...

Most people don't know how to cook dried beans. Their knowledge of legumes doesn't extend past that old playground rhyme. How’d it go? Bean, beans, they’re good for your heart. The more you eat, the ...

You would think that deciding how to cook something as straightforward as a pot of dried beans would be easy. But it sure doesn’t appear so. To soak or not to soak? And for how long? Whether ‘tis ...

It's an age-old dilemma and a point of hot debate: to soak or not to soak? Here's what the experts say. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas Even as a culinary professional and avid home cook, there’s ...

Dried beans are best cooked in a saucepan or pot on top of the stove, in a pressure cooker or in the oven. Microwave ovens are not satisfactory for cooking dried legumes because long, slow simmering ...

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 ...

Beans are an incredibly easy ingredient to cook, and the perfect base or accompaniment for many dishes like soup, chili, tacos, rice, salad, dips and more. They’re nutritious, chock-full of protein ...