Cooking dried beans can be tricky ... of beans to stock in the pantry are black or turtle beans, red kidney beans, white beans, and pinto beans. I buy them in bulk and store them in 5 gallon ...

beans and legumes are downright delicious, too. Here's how to prepare all the different varieties, from canned to dry, with F&W's enticing recipes.

Don't be put off by the long cooking time - it's just a few minutes of effort and the rest of the time it takes care of itself. Drain the white beans and put them in a large pan. Cover with water ...