For tender, intact beans, this reliable method cannot be beat.

In a saucepan, cook the cranberry beans in boiling salted water over high heat for about 20 minutes, until just tender. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beans to a large bowl of ice water to stop ...

Steve Sando, of Rancho Gordo, is offering "Sunday Morning" viewers some of his favorite bean recipes, as well as tips on how best to prepare them below: There is not one single method of cooking beans ...