Runner beans are one of the easiest vegetables to grow, but they don’t last long and are best eaten within 3 days of picking. Not great if you can't get through the glut OR you've been away from home.

We're used to popping open a can of baked beans as an easy side to a barbecue, cookout, or to bring on a camping trip. But if you've ever taken the time to cook up from-scratch, slow-cooked beans the ...