Reader Michelle Macias emailed last week to ask how best to use a bag of dry navy beans she’d managed to snag at the grocery store. Because I am a daughter of Michigan, the second largest dry bean ...

Place the beans in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, remove from the heat, cover and let sit for one hour. Drain and ...

If winter comes, can soups be far behind? Soups have a way of cuddling us through the raw days of winter, comforting us, healing us, propelling us, hopefully, into warmer days ahead. It was a soup ...

Food is a critical component of healthy living, helping people to reduce their risk for illnesses and even helping them to overcome colds and other ailments. The properties of soup, for example, can ...

2. Add all ingredients, including 6 cups of new water, (except ham) go into the pot and heat it until boiling. 3. Turn it to medium heat and let simmer for a half hour. 4. Add ham and cook for an ...

Beans are a simple staple that can turn everyday dinners into something warm and comforting without stretching your budget.

Dear SOS: Please print that old recipe for bean soup that our representatives enjoy at their cafe in Washington, D.C. Wilbur A. Williams Jr. Dear Wilbur: Here is one ...

Last month’s column tribute to Rosie Amidei, a favorite smile in our small town and waitress extraordinaire, prompted kind words from readers along with some recipe requests. After Rosie’s passing, ...

A pound of ground beef, fresh and canned vegetables, and simple seasonings come together beautifully in this old-fashioned beef and vegetable soup. You need just six ingredients to make this ...

Got a fridge full of leftovers but not sure what to do with them? Turning them into hearty soups is one of the easiest and ...