Beans are kind of like the your best friend from high school — nearly forgotten, but always ready to step back into the limelight and help out an old pal ...
Traditional rice and bean recipes often go overboard on oil and salt, she said. "I remember my grandma used to start her rice and beans with a big can of oil and a big spoonful of salt," Klinger said.
While beans often get a bad rap because it's easy to forget to soak them overnight, they are economical and taste delicious in recipes like starchy pasta e fagioli and Tuscan stew. The touch of ...