how do i cook dried beans

Read Kenji's article over at Serious Eats

http://www.seriouseats.com/2016/10/beans-legumes-pulses-varieties-recipes-cooking-tips.html

There are two main camps: A.) those who soak their beans before cooking, and B.) those who don't.

I used to be part of the former camp, I am now part of the latter. It is noteworthy that Mexican cooks do not soak their beans.

Good luck.