Staring down bags and cans of white-ish, small-ish beans at the grocery store can be intimidating. You may wonder what the difference is between popular options like navy and great northern beans.

The secret to this white bean puree is a flavorful base of ... If you can't find them, your next best bet is to use Great Northern beans, which have a similar flavor and texture.

White bean chili made in a slow cooker is a set-it-and-forget-it dish. To reduce the need for lots of salt and fat, this recipe calls for savory Mexican and Southwestern herbs and spices On a cold ...

Source: Adapted from “Mediterranean Harvest” by Martha Rose Shulman (Rodale, $39.95) White Bean and Chicken Soup with Chilies is made with Northern beans, chicken broth and mild green chillies.

White kidney beans can be used in pasta dishes, soups (such as Tuscan ribollita soup), and salads. Both navy beans and great northern beans are oval-shaped white beans that have a delicate ...

Add beans and their liquid and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are heated through and just starting to break down, 6 to 8 minutes.

Whenever a recipe calls for white beans, cannellini is my go-to due to its firmness, whereas navy beans and great northern beans seem too soft. No matter the bean, whether for chili, soup or salad ...