Until I went off to college and became a vegetarian out of financial necessity, beans really weren’t a part of my life. But once I found myself pinching pennies while sharing a house with three other ...

Place beans in a pan with water to cover. Bring to boil. Turn off heat and soak for 1 hour. Drain, cover with fresh water then simmer for 30 minutes or until beans are soft and most of the water has ...