Reason alone to save your chard stems, though thinly sliced fennel can also be used. Whole runner beans are completely edible; swap in flat beans or Romano types, or any other snap bean you like. Heat ...

Runner beans are one of the easiest vegetables to grow, but they don’t last long and are best eaten within 3 days of picking. Not great if you can't get through the glut OR you've been away from home.

Cook the beans: Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and cook onion until charred. Remove from heat and add beans and stock. Return to low heat, add the garlic-herb sachet and cook beans ...

Our top method is tried and true — soak dried beans overnight and gently simmer them for the best texture and to shorten the cook time. Soak beans with baking soda for an exceptionally creamy result.