re: What do I do with butter beans?

I don't know how the grandmother made them, but I just cook a little bacon or ham in butter or oil. Then add some finely chopped onions. I use chicken broth at the same level as the beans and simmer until tender. If she likes them creamy, then you'll have to simmer them until they break up a bit and I swirl a little butter in them before serving. S&P is the only seasoning I use. I like the taste of the beans, so I don't add a ton of flavors to mine. You need to inquire a bit more as to how grandma made them. If she didn't use tomatoes and you add those, you're going to be in the doghouse. Tomatoes would ruin them for me.