Pasta, Grains, & Beans

Here’s the best way to prepare this versatile legume.

Why do some recipes add baking soda when cooking beans?

Fresh beans and peas, also known as legumes, can be divided into two categories: those with edible pods and those from which only the seeds (the beans and peas) are eaten. Here are our tasting notes and serving suggestions for 12 varieties.

Are cornmeal, polenta, and grits all the same thing?

Here’s the best way to freeze and reheat corn tortillas.