Beneath a thatch of wilted dandelion greens, the Christmas lima beans spill out, earthy and enticing, their pretty speckled markings still faintly visible after a few hours in the pot. This is the ...

31/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided use 1 large onion, finely chopped (a generous cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups dried lima beans (see cook's notes) Water 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ...

80-day Rockwell dry bush beans grow well in rural northern Wisconsin. But when garden fever sets in, the temptation to try 100-day Christmas lima beans is overwhelming. (Photo by Donna Kallner) Last ...

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Though plenty of us love lima beans, there seems to be an equally ardent contingent of haters, with few people in the middle. Those in the anti-lima camp tend to cite texture as the main reason for ...

Lima beans are a type of legume. They're green or cream-colored and have a flat, rounded shape. Their mild flavor and smooth texture make them good choices for many different dishes. Lima beans get ...

1. In a 3-quart soup pot or cast-iron casserole (with a lid that fits), heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil and cook the onions and garlic over medium-low heat until softened, about 10 minutes. 2.