Polenta with Cranberry Beans and Tomato Sauce
In the Rancho Gordo library, we have a well-used copy of the book Fagioli: The Bean Cuisine of Italy (Rodale, 2014) by Judith Barrett, and this recipe is inspired by the book. When...
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How to Cook Beans in the Rancho Gordo Manner
There is not one single method of cooking beans. At its most basic, you want to simmer the pot until the beans are soft. Soaking can speed up the process...
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Buckeye Beans with Pickled Shallots and Goat Cheese
I hadn’t cooked Buckeye (aka Yellow Indian Woman) beans for quite awhile. They’re small and dense but somehow creamy at the same time. I think they’d be great in a chili...
Buckeye Bean and Wild Rice Salad
This is a flexible salad recipe featuring some of our favorite summer ingredients. Adjust the ingredient amounts based on your preferences and how many people you are serving. Ingredients: Cooked...
Carrot and Mayocoba Soup
As always, some of the best dishes come from trying to use up leftovers. I’ve been on a carrot kick. I like them. I want to love them, but...
Polenta with Heirloom Beans and Chard
We’ve loved reading about Martha Rose Shulman’s adventures in the kitchen with our heirloom beans. She’s written a lot about heirlooms and has been kind enough to mention Rancho Gordo...
