The last weekend of July is primetime for summertime cookout and backyard parties. And we've got a bunch of recipes that you ought to make part of your cooking game plans, including -- gasp! -- lima ...

Everyone's favorite new legume is actually an old classic.

1. In a soup pot, combine the beans with enough water to cover the beans (do not use the measured 6 cups from the ingredient list). Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Boil for 2 minutes. Cover ...

Before you flip the page upon seeing the words "lima bean" in the headline, I urge you to read on. For the record, I didn't think I liked lima beans either. It's probably because the only lima beans ...

In this simplified version of one of Jan Birnbaum's signature dishes, the large lima beans need to soak overnight, so plan accordingly. The late Jan Birnbaum was a renowned chef and cofounder of EPIC ...

It’s technically cozy weather season, even though it doesn’t feel like it yet in south Louisiana. Honestly, I haven’t whined this much about the heat and humidity since that summer the air ...

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 ...

There's a whole world of bean salad beyond the old school mix of wax beans, green beans and kidney beans drenched in Italian dressing. We're talking Italian antipasto salad of beans, pasta, salami, ...

Though plenty of us love lima beans, there seems to be an equally ardent contingent of haters, with few people in the middle. Those in the anti-lima camp tend to cite texture as the main reason for ...

National Bean Day is today (Jan. 6). The Golden State leads the nation in many things, but did you know that California farmers supply virtually all of our country's dry lima beans? California farmers ...

Onions and garlic, oregano and thyme, tomato paste and diced tomatoes all contribute to these savory meat-free dish of baked lima beans. “Dear Lord, if you spare this town from becoming a smoking hole ...