In our house (that would be the one that includes my fiancé Jeff and our menagerie of animals) we like to cook. Being foodies, we tend to subscribe to magazines that discuss food. Particularly, ...

Food & Wine’s Justin Chapple thinks that lima beans deserve a place on every table, especially when they’re made into a bright, herby salad and piled onto crunchy and creamy ricotta toasts. In a ...

Dried lima beans, with their abundant starch, turn rich and creamy with long cooking; this recipe calls for the smaller limas often labeled baby lima beans or butterbeans because they cook a bit more ...

Note: From Betty Hallock. You may substitute 2 1/2 cups frozen limas for the fresh ones. For frozen beans, allow 1 to 2 minutes additional simmering time. Make a bouquet garni by tying together 1 bay ...

Large dried lima beans are a good base for this simple dish. When cooked, the beans have a rich, almost meaty taste to them and enough heft to make this a main-course salad. Be sure to reserve some of ...

Lime and mint give creamy butter beans or baby lima beans a refreshing tang in this wholesome side dish. Instructions: In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups of water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil over ...

PREPARATION: Clean and rinse the rice in warm water several times until the water becomes clear. Drain rice, then place in a bowl and cover with cold water. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Allow the rice to ...