navy, or black beans — you can ruin them if you don't go easy on the seasoning. The convenience of canned beans lies in the fact that they're pre-cooked and ready to use straight out of the can.

This navy bean soup is the definition of simple ingredients ... for 6-8 minutes until the beans are heated through. Taste for seasoning and add salt as needed. This will depend on the chicken ...

The dried bean shortcuts in last week’s column show their value in a true baked bean recipe. Many modern recipes for “baked” ...