From black beans to butter beans, here are 7 popular beans and how to cook with them. ... I’ve befriended many different types along the way, and I’ve learned a lot about where each shines.

While taste is inherently subjective, there are some objective grounds for selecting a particular type of beans for preparing Turkish coffee.

Lima beans are a type of legume. They're green or cream-colored and have a flat, rounded shape. Their mild flavor and smooth texture make them good choices for many different dishes.