Given that we often drain and rinse beans before use, we were curious: Exactly how much sodium does that wash away? To find out, we sent cans of beans to a lab …

Substituting cooked, dried beans for canned is easy. But what if the recipe also calls for the canned bean liquid?

Supermarket shelves teem with a multitude of boxes, bags, and burlap sacks labeled “basmati.” Does it matter which you choose?

Rice cookers make the task convenient and foolproof, but what if you don’t own this single-task appliance?

Rice pudding is usually made with long-grain rice, but we wondered if it could be improved by swapping in Arborio or sushi rice.

Is a full gallon of brine really necessary for soaking a pound of dried beans?

To ensure light, fluffy white rice, we always rinse the raw grains before cooking. But it can be hard to recognize when the water has become clear. What's the b…

Usually, when a grain is sold as “semi-pearled” or “pearled,” it will cook faster than “whole” grains. But farro is an exception.

For perfectly cooked beans with fewer blowouts, skip the stovetop and head for the oven.

What is hull-less barley, and how does it compare with pearl barley?

What are the differences between white, red, and black quinoa?

With our simple method, removing skins from chickpeas is far less arduous than you might imagine.

Does adding a pat of butter to oatmeal when cooked in the microwave prevent boilovers?

These days, supermarkets offer an entire universe of grains—and with the right method they’re as easy to cook, and as versatile, as rice.

Can homemade gnocchi be frozen for a quick weeknight meal?

Three-minute pastas have started popping up in supermarkets. Are they any good?

If you have time to soak your rice before cooking it, you can drastically reduce the amount of time it takes to cook.

Quinoa is a pain to rinse before cooking. Is there an easier way?

What is black rice?

What purpose does putting a strip of seaweed in the pot when cooking dried beans serve?

If you’re planning to parboil pasta for a baked dish like ziti or lasagna, but the burners on your stove are in high demand, here’s an energy-saving way to ge…

There are rumors that dried red kidney beans must be boiled—not just simmered—to make them safe to eat. Is this true? And if so, how long should they be boiled?

Lentils come in numerous varieties, each of which has a distinct appearance, flavor, and texture.

Tired of waiting hours on end for our beans to brine, we wondered if we could take care of this time-consuming step beforehand and save them in the freezer.

What is vital wheat gluten? Is it necessary when baking homemade bread?

One of the keys to success in making any pizza is ensuring that your perfectly formed pie easily slides off the peel and onto the stone, without any rips or tea…

Brining isn't just for meat. When you soak dried beans in salted water, they cook up with softer skins.

If you don't have a pot large enough to handle the amount of water a pasta recipe calls for, don't panic.

Grains can be used as an alternative to rice or pasta in a number of applications. Here's everything you need to know about cooking them.

Canned and frozen artichokes are readily available and ready to cook (unlike the labor- intensive fresh vegetable). But which type is the better option?

If you have trouble achieving perfectly cooked long-grain or basmati rice, try these tips.