How to Cook Dried Beans, Peas and Lentils

You all seem to be such proficient chefs. Well here is a place to share some of that cooking knowledge. Or do you have a cooking problem? Ask away. Jams and chutneys go here too.
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How to Cook Dried Beans, Peas and Lentils

Post: # 117273Post marshlander »

Anyone wanting to cook dried;-
Adzuki
Anasazi
Appaloosa
Black
Black-Eyed Peas
Calypso
Cannellini
Chickpeas
Cranberry
European Soldier
Fava
Flageolet
Great Northern
Lentils (all varieties)
Lima (Butter)
Lupini
Mung
Navy
Peas, Split Peas
Pinto
Red Beans
Red Kidney
Soy Beans
Trout Beans

or find recipes and info, here's a good site http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/product ... index.html
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Re: How to Cook Dried Beans, Peas and Lentils

Post: # 117826Post eccentric_emma »

Thanks, that site is really helpful, especially as the bags of pulses I buy dont come with cooking instructions on them!
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Re: How to Cook Dried Beans, Peas and Lentils

Post: # 118904Post mrsflibble »

oooooooo thanks!
oh how I love my tea, tea in the afternoon. I can't do without it, and I think I'll have another cup very
ve-he-he-he-heryyyyyyy soooooooooooon!!!!

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