Learn how to make creamy, tender butter beans (lima beans) that melt in your mouth. This easy and flavorful recipe is perfect as a side dish or a hearty addition to your meals. Ideal for home cooks ...

Large dried lima beans are a good base for this simple dish. When cooked, the beans have a rich, almost meaty taste to them and enough heft to make this a main-course salad. Be sure to reserve some of ...

Food & Wine’s Justin Chapple thinks that lima beans deserve a place on every table, especially when they’re made into a bright, herby salad and piled onto crunchy and creamy ricotta toasts. In a ...

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: ...

Lime and mint give creamy butter beans or baby lima beans a refreshing tang in this wholesome side dish. Instructions: In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups of water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil over ...

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 ...

The first gratin I ever encountered was in culinary school. My school adhered to the more traditional French style of cooking, so we made dishes with a lot of heavy cream, cheese, and carbs (I’ve got ...

Justin Chapple is a chef, recipe developer, food writer, video host, and cookbook author. In addition, he is the culinary director-at-large of Food & Wine and host of their video series, Mad Genius ...