Bean

You know the soup and salad deal? Well, this is our take on combining the two into one dish.

It's smoother than a first-date playlist and loves to get dressed up.

Some of us still have nightmares about bad puréed black bean soups that were once a “thing.” Creamy puréed pinto beans, chiles, and lots of mix-ins set this soup on the right path.

The squid only takes 3 minutes to sear for this simple salad.

A savory trail mix that you can eat on its own, or sprinkle on top of yogurt, soups, and salads for crunch.

The easiest—and most delicious—homemade falafel recipe that ever was.

Do you know how to cook dried beans? Well, you should. Because they're cheaper and tastier than the ones in a can, and easier to cook than you think.

Crumble some chorizo, set your bean timer, queue up a movie, and win Sunday: Netflix and chili.

Look for dandelion greens that aren't much longer than a pencil, with waif-like stems. If you can't find them, swap in chopped chard, or spinach, or whatever greens happen to look best at your market.

You can't keep rice around forever and expect it to be great. The same goes for dried beans. Here's what to replace when.

Layers of duck, two kinds of sausage, a hearty ragout, and beans make this the comfort meal to end all comfort meals. It’s an occasion to break out the biggest pot you own. Our classic cassoulet recipe takes no shortcuts and requires a little planning, but every step is totally doable, even if you’re not a pro.

Leftover pasta. Leftover curry. Leftover fried chicken. We break it all down.

Our favorite and best method of making pasta—the same one the pros use in restaurants—is one in which the pasta finishes cooking in a glossy sauce made by emulsifying cheese into the pasta cooking liquid. It’s so easy and good it might change your life (or if not your entire life, then definitely your weeknight pasta game).

There's countless possibilities for this herby and lively salad, and all you need to get started is a can of chickpeas. It'll be your dinner for all the feels.

Because quesadillas are SO sophomore year. This chorizo and refried bean tostada recipe is what you need when your wallet is broken.

Harissa, a spicy North African paste of chiles, garlic, and spices, is available in many large grocery stores and Middle Eastern markets—some brands come in tubes, others are sold in jars. If you can’t find it, though, substitute by mixing together your favorite hot sauce, tomato paste, a pinch or two of ground cumin, and a drizzle of olive oil. Keep playing with the ratios until you have a medium-spicy paste.

This bowl will always deliver so you don't have to order in.

This makes an extra quart of cooked beans. Save (or freeze) for another batch of escarole, or serve them simply warmed in their broth. 

Among spring ingredients, there's something extra special about the fava bean. Here are 18 recipes to get your fix.

When should you use canned beans versus cooking dried beans at home? Our Test Kitchen editors weigh in.

This gives us hope for the future of fashion.

If you don’t want to go all out with a big variety of dried fruits and nuts (they can get expensive), you can limit yourself to two of each. Just be sure to include the salted roasted chickpeas; they’re addictive and provide a little hit of protein in this mix as well.

A date night recipe doesn't have to be steak or lobster. It can be affordable, and delicious.

The pro-chef move you can totally do at home.