Scrap the canned beans and bag the dried ones -- it's time for fresh beans, still nestled in their protective shells. With the help of a few chatty friends or relatives, in no time you'll have plenty ...

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 ...

There are two basic types of lima beans, described by the plants they grow on. Bush Type: These lima beans grow on lower-growing bushes. The beans are typically smaller and mature faster. Pole Type: ...

For wholly unknown reasons, April 20 is National Lima Bean Respect Day. And lima beans could probably use a bit more in the way of respect. After all, along with beets and Brussels sprouts, they ...

My grandfather was in charge of making shell bean soup in my house. My sister, brother and I would sit outside our family camp on Taylor Pond in Maine and shell cranberry beans as the late summer sun ...