Beans are delicious when cooked from scratch, but the process can be frustrating. When cooking them on the stovetop, you need to keep a close eye on them to make sure they don’t boil over or stick to ...

I'm always on the lookout for an easy recipe that requires just dumping a bunch of ingredients in the slower cooker, turning it on and opening it up to a delicious meal at six to eight hours later.

Canned beans work in a pinch. They’re inexpensive and rich in protein. But the better option, if time allows, is to make beans from scratch — and with a slow cooker, there’s no need to monitor the ...