Before I moved into my grandmother’s house a few years ago, my dog, Starbuck, and I lived in a little two-bedroom house in Normal Heights. During our evening walks, I could always tell when I was ...

Beans are one of the staples of Mexican cuisine and they come in dozens of varieties. The simple recipe of cooking them gently with onion and an aromatic herb is perhaps the most common method of ...

why this recipe works This salad pays homage to the Mexican ­ingredients that inspired its creation. Ancho chiles, frequently used in Mexican cuisine, are dried poblanos; we employed both fresh and ...

Next time you’re thinking of cooking pinto beans, or Frijoles de la Olla, try out this easy recipe. It is the perfect side ...

Ruth Petit responded to a request for pinto beans from Dean Hill, a former North Carolina resident now living in Tallahassee, Fla. Recipes for pinto beans are flexible. Petit sent in several versions, ...

Meat is the star of most stews, with vegetables and aromatics sometimes feeling like an afterthought. But meat can make an excellent accent ingredient in a pot of silky greens and creamy beans. In ...

With Cinco de Mayo a week away, it’s time to dig out your favorite pinto bean dish to serve to friends or family. But instead of using canned beans, consider trying your hand at cooking with dry pinto ...

Beans are good and good for you. They have been shown to have an important role in preventing illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease. They are a low-fat source of protein, with a high ...