Pinto beans are underappreciated and versatile, and can add depth and richness to a variety of dishes. Here are some great ways to cook them.

Hominy, or hulled corn kernels, is the backbone of this Mexican posole soup (pronounced pho-soh-lay), which can easily be made vegetarian by using vegetable stock and omitting the pork.

Try these silky butter beans with roasted corn and hazelnuts for a plant-based dinner with a rich and smoky flavor ...

Pinto beans need soaking for several hours before cooking, preferably overnight. Add a teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda to speed things up. An even quicker method is to bring them to the boil in ...