Q. I’ve always added dried baby lima beans when I roast brisket. But lately, they won’t soften, no matter how long I cook them. Soaking them first doesn’t help. The only change is that I’ve been using ...

Large dried lima beans are a good base for this simple dish. When cooked, the beans have a rich, almost meaty taste to them and enough heft to make this a main-course salad. Be sure to reserve some of ...

1. In a soup pot, combine the beans with enough water to cover the beans (do not use the measured 6 cups from the ingredient list). Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Boil for 2 minutes. Cover ...

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1. Cover shrimp with water in a 3-quart saucepan. Add shrimp boil. Bring to a rolling boil and cook 2 minutes. Turn off heat. Let shrimp sit at least 15 minutes, until pink and mostly opaque. Drain ...

How nice it is to arrive at a restaurant, slide into a banquette and find a ramekin of something delicious to spread on a crispy flatbread or a chewy slice of sourdough. Tapenades, spiced purees, ...

If you want a versatile, delicious, and easy-to-grow crop for your garden, check your pantry to see if you have this store-bought staple lying around.