The next time you bring out the canned baked beans at the barbecue, cookout, or picnic, consider adding a trusty sauce to thicken and sweeten the pot.

However, edamame only works as a substitute for fresh fava beans ... or cooked longer in roasted or boiled fava bean recipes.

While American baked beans are sweet ... If you’re in a hurry, skip using dried beans and substitute three 15-ounce cans of drained navy beans or six cups of jarred beans.

Baked beans are a classic and delicious side accompanying many American mains. Although supermarkets offer them ready-to-eat out of the can, adding tasty ingredients and a few extra steps can ...