I’ve befriended many different types along the way, and I’ve learned a lot about where each shines. Here are seven of my favorite beans and how to use them in your cooking: A signature ingredient in ...

as lima beans tend to do. Black beans are meaty, with a mild flavor that makes them tasty with everything from cheesy nachos to fluffy yellow rice. Even though black beans are on the smaller side ...

Bring a saucepan of water to the boil, add the rice and simmer for 30-40 minutes, until tender. Drain and set aside. Place a little olive oil in a small pan, add the black beans and warm through ...