When fantastic farmers — and cooks — like Clarita Coleman matter-of-factly say things like, “I don't write anything down,” you stop to jot that recipe down. If there even is a recipe. With Coleman, ...

The Chronicle Food & Wine staff is fortunate to have a garden on the roof of our building, to grow herbs and seasonal produce to inspire many of our recipes. Today's dish, Scarlet Runner Beans & Bacon ...

Thinly slice the beans lengthwise, removing the outer stringy sides. Put the butter, cream, cream cheese, garlic, seasoning, nutmeg, and Parmesan into a medium pan and slowly bring to a simmer, gently ...

Vermont cranberry and black beans from Lewis Creek Farm and Jacob’s Cattle beans from Morningstar Farm Credit: Melissa Pasanen Despite New England’s proud tradition of maple baked beans, Jeannette ...

Until I went off to college and became a vegetarian out of financial necessity, beans really weren’t a part of my life. But once I found myself pinching pennies while sharing a house with three other ...

Question: I would like to try growing fava beans but don’t know much about them. I’ve only grown scarlet runner beans in the past. Can you offer some tips? Answer: Sure! Fava beans can be a wonderful ...

Simon Hopkinson's latest book is an English-looking volume with a Francophile sensibility, inspired by a meal thrown together from leftover... Serves 4, as a light lunch or supper I like the mimicry ...