Do not add salt when cooking kidney beans, as it toughens their skins. Allow about 55g/2oz dried weight per person: once soaked and cooked the beans will at least double in weight. Rinse canned ...

This Easy Red Beans and Rice recipe is packed full of flavor, with seasonings, tender ham bone, and smoked sausage on a ...

Once soaked, you can cook them on the stovetop or in a slow cooker until they are tender. Alternatively, you can use canned beans, which are already cooked and just need to be rinsed and drained ...

Add the mushrooms and courgettes and simmer for five minutes more. Season to taste. Add the cooked kidney beans and simmer for five more minutes. Serve with cooked rice.