
Refried Beans, Chickpeas, Black Beans and More: Our Ultimate Guide to Making Beans From Scratch
Everything you need to know about the home cook’s secret weapon. Do yourself a favor and always keep beans on hand.Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Hadas Smirnoff. Published March 31, 2025Updated March 31, 2025 [This article was originally published on April 13, 2016.] Easy, forgiving, healthy and economical, beans are a…