These Cuban black beans (frijoles negros in Spanish) are deeply flavorful and simple to make—but take time to simmer. One commenter notes: “I got the whole apartment clean by the time the ...

Soak dried kidney beans for at least eight hours before draining and rinsing the beans (discard the soaking water). To speed up the soaking process, add a teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda to the ...