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Improve Tomato Paste

Hot Tips From Food Network Kitchens’ Katherine Alford: How to tame the super-concentrated flavor of tomato paste.

Off the Beaten Aisle: Red Curry Paste

Red curry paste is red, but it isn’t red hot. And that’s why it’s the sort of curry the average American is going to love. Find out what you can do with red curry paste.

Beans Talk

Market Watch: String Beans

Also known as snap beans or green beans, string beans aren’t just for Thanksgiving casseroles.

Legume to Love: Beans

Beans are one of the oldest foods known to humanity and it’s no wonder why. With the multitude of varieties, versatility and nutritional benefits, what more can you ask for?

In Season: Green Beans

Here are some green bean basics and healthy ways to prepare this summer crop.

Market Watch: Shell Beans

Also known as “cranberry” beans, these red and beige beauties are all over my market right now. They made an unusual addition to my summer succotash.

Market Watch: Fava Beans

Rumor has it they’re incredibly hard to shell so I’ve avoided fava beans in the past. As it turns out I was worried over nothing.

Mexican Bean Salad

This bean salad is perfect for any celebration, but it bursts of flavor from cumin and avocado make it ideal for Cinco de Mayo.

Bean Count: The Great Jelly Bean Debate

Black is the only flavor jelly bean sold by the whole bag. Do you leave the black jelly beans behind?