The next time you bring out the canned baked beans at the barbecue, cookout, or picnic, consider adding a trusty sauce to thicken and sweeten the pot.

Beans can be used to make so many recipes, like apps, dinner, and desserts, are full of good-for-you nutrients AND are budget ...

The dried bean shortcuts in last week’s column show their value in a true baked bean recipe. Many modern recipes for “baked” ...