There’s nothing quite like going to the farmers market in the spring. The deep-green kales and purple beets take a back seat to bushels overflowing with verdant green vegetables; fresh herbs stacked ...

These bright green legumes have a creamy texture and buttery taste. In the world of legumes, fava beans stand out. They are ...

OK, so maybe Andrew Carnegie wasn’t talking about fava beans when he said, “Anything in life worth having is worth working for,” but it’s certainly a fitting quote. With two layers of shell, fava ...

They are nutty. They are creamy. They are so different from any other bean out there. And they are in season right now. They are lovely when simply sautéed or when used in risottos, dips or pastas.

If you’re at the farmers market and see what looks like a wilting mound of what must once have been beautiful string beans tinted with patterns of cream and crimson, don’t pass them by. These are ...

If you’re not from the Middle East, the idea of eating a bowl of stewed fava beans for breakfast might not strike your fancy, at least at first glance. But plenty of cultures start their day with ...