Beans are delicious when cooked from scratch, but the process can be frustrating. When cooking them on the stovetop, you need to keep a close eye on them to make sure they don’t boil over or stick to ...

I love to cook, but weeknight dinners with three busy, picky children (who attend three different schools) are a total slog. I’m always looking for quick, simple ideas that the kids will eat and I am ...

After these pinto beans cook in the pressure cooker, they're super creamy. It's a basic Instant Pot recipe, and you can tailor the seasonings to suit your taste buds. The salt alone is fine but, if ...

Memphis, Kansas City, and Boston have their sweet baked beans, but in Texas, we prefer pintos, and we prefer them savory and a little spicy. Pinto beans have become a pretty typical mainstay on ...

When I was growing up, I loved waking up on Christmas morning to see what gifts were under the tree. Usually by February, the thrill of the gift would still be strong, that is assuming I did not break ...

Brian Bennett is a former senior writer for the home and outdoor section at CNET. There's plenty to like about this affordable kitchen appliance. It uses high pressure to prepare tough cuts of meat ...

After helping the kids with their homework and squeezing in a workout at the gym, getting a home-cooked meal on the table at the end of a busy workday can be a serious challenge. That’s why electric ...