Reader Michelle Macias emailed last week to ask how best to use a bag of dry navy beans she’d managed to snag at the grocery store. Because I am a daughter of Michigan, the second largest dry bean ...

If you're looking for a cozy, homemade soup with bold flavor, this smoky navy bean soup is it. With canned navy beans, aromatic vegetables, and a touch of liquid smoke for depth, this soup is perfect ...

Nothing is healthier or more comforting than a navy bean soup when prepared with lean ham rather than a fat ham hock or sausage. This light recipe has less sodium and is perfect for a cold January ...

If winter comes, can soups be far behind? Soups have a way of cuddling us through the raw days of winter, comforting us, healing us, propelling us, hopefully, into warmer days ahead. It was a soup ...

2. Add all ingredients, including 6 cups of new water, (except ham) go into the pot and heat it until boiling. 3. Turn it to medium heat and let simmer for a half hour. 4. Add ham and cook for an ...

Place the beans in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, remove from the heat, cover and let sit for one hour. Drain and ...

Beans are a simple staple that can turn everyday dinners into something warm and comforting without stretching your budget.

Last month’s column tribute to Rosie Amidei, a favorite smile in our small town and waitress extraordinaire, prompted kind words from readers along with some recipe requests. After Rosie’s passing, ...

Bean-based soups are great winter-weather comfort foods. They are hearty, nourishing and full of healthy nutrients to help fight off colds. I like to serve this rich navy bean soup with garlic toast, ...

Dear SOS: Please print that old recipe for bean soup that our representatives enjoy at their cafe in Washington, D.C. Wilbur A. Williams Jr. Dear Wilbur: Here is one ...