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A collection of 4 posts

A spoonful of cooked cranberry beans
July 10, 2025

How to cook beans in an Instant Pot

Unlocking fresh-cooked beans happened for me via the Instant Pot. It makes the process so reliable. It’s not scary; it’s fast and delicious.

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Two bags of Camellia brand beans
May 8, 2025

How to buy good beans

You don't need to buy fancy beans, but you'll notice a difference between good beans and mediocre ones.

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Crispy, spicy roasted chickpeas on a sheet pan
April 21, 2025

How to roast beans

I'll often roast some beans the day I cook a pot, serve them in a salad or as a snack, and reserve the remainder of the batch, with the full pot of bean broth, for a soup or stew later in the week.

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A pot of beans, cooking on the stove, with green onions, garlic and bay leaves.
April 16, 2025

How to cook a pot of beans

Beans are awesome. They're cheap, healthy and delicious. I make a pot every week. Most recipes I'll be posting here will start with something like “First, cook a pot of beans.” So, let's get that out of the way!

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