Linda, I am going to try Char's recipe. Bought the beans today. My book only has "boiled dried beans". Look over beans, rejecting imperfect ones, wash, cover with fresh cold water and soak overnight; then drain. Cook covered in large amount of boiling salted water 2 to 3 hours, or until tender. Small pieces of salt pork, sausage, bacon or a ham bone may be cooked with beans. Drain and season with salt and pepper. If meat is used, serve cooked meat on top of beans. One cup dried beans yields 2 to 3 cups cooked beans, depending on size. Dot