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 ...

National Bean Day is today (Jan. 6). The Golden State leads the nation in many things, but did you know that California farmers supply virtually all of our country's dry lima beans? California farmers ...

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 ...

There are two basic types of lima beans, described by the plants they grow on. Bush Type: These lima beans grow on lower-growing bushes. The beans are typically smaller and mature faster. Pole Type: ...

I may be the only person in the world who loved lima beans as a child. I liked their buttery taste, and also the way you could press on the end and they might slip their skins on your plate. So this ...

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, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Perhaps you grew up hating lima beans. The green, flat, often overcooked vegetable side dish was roundly ...

Ancho chili-pepitas pesto is stirred into lima beans for a hearty vegetarian dish with pop. Deb Lindsey For The Washington Post We all have those foods we turn to, without elaborate planning or ...