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Because beans are relatively tasteless on their own, they're great at absorbing the flavors of other ingredients and seasonings in your soup. Check out Food & Wine's guide to classic bean soups ...

Drain the soaked beans and discard the water. Place the beans, ham hocks, chicken broth, and bay leaf in a soup pot; do not add salt at this stage. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 1 hour ...

Mediterranean countries are big consumers of beans, chickpeas and lentils. Not only are these nutritional powerhouses, they’re also really cheap and widely available, and very versatile to cook ...

Former F&W editor Grace Parisi's creamy, intensely savory soup infuses chicken and bean broth with smoky ham ... this deeply flavored soup. Dashi and soy sauce bring umami flavors to the dish ...

Ready in 20 Minutes-This easy black bean salad recipe only requires a few simple steps and takes just 20 minutes to ...

A new study has found that following a Mediterranean diet can help to alter ... Tofu: Made by coagulating soy milk and pressing the soy curds to form soft blocks, each serving provides a hearty ...

My husband is Greek, so I'm always trying new Mediterranean recipes. This lemon chicken orzo soup is his favorite dish that I make. Serve it with a little feta or Parmesan and a side of toast.

Minestrone is a classic Italian soup that is vegetable heavy—perfect for using up vegetables from the fridge and canned ...

Baked potatoes are perfect for the colder months, but a plain baked potato isn't all that exciting. Try out some of these ...

Fresh tasting and quick to prepare, this broad bean fattoush is perfect for any Summer occasion. Try serving this with some whipped feta, or just crumble some over the fattoush for a quicker option.