The arrival of fava beans ranks right up there with beautiful blooms and warmer weather among our reasons to anticipate ...

In the world of legumes, fava beans stand out. They are the oldest variety; there's evidence of fava bean cultivation as long as 10,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. They stand out visually, too: ...

To prepare fava beans and chicory, first soak the dried fava beans overnight (1). The next day, drain and rinse them under running water (2). Bring a pot of abundant water, salt, and 2 bay leaves to a ...