Pinto beans need soaking for several hours before cooking, preferably overnight. Add a teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda to speed things up. An even quicker method is to bring them to the boil in ...

Whether you are attempting to replicate a country's national dish or just trying to find the best bean for the culinary ...

A big pot of soup is the ultimate comfort food! It’s packed with tender pinto beans, loads of vegetables, pieces of briny ham and fresh and dried herbs in an uber-flavorful ham hock broth. This ...

Sometimes at home I'll cook canned pinto beans with butternut squash, poblano peppers and cumin for a spicy chili." Adding pinto beans to chili is a great way to bulk up the dish, or you can use ...