Bringing dried beans to a boil before letting them stand in the hot water for just an hour means you can skip the lengthy overnight soak usually required.

Freshly ground coffee just tastes better. But how you grind your coffee can also impact your morning cup of joe. Our expert provides java do's and don'ts.

WORLD-WIDE, coffee drinkers consume some 2 billion cups of coffee every day; Americans alone drink close to 150 billion cups a year. According to the Water Footprint Network, which measures fresh ...

Cooking a green bean casserole may seem straightforward, but common pitfalls do exist. Here are some expert tips to keep in ...

I made two pots of beans this week and feel especially accomplished. One pot of beans — made into a soup of ruddy pinquitos — is already a bounty that affords meals for days, with broth that only gets ...

We may not aspire to barista-level cappuccino foam in our own kitchens, but certain tools can help deliver better, more balanced coffee. Here's one that a coffee expert told me is paramount for any ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. A few of our staff’s favorite gadgets for grinding coffee, making smoothies, and countertop cooking. A few of our ...