Ellen Kanner's Fireworks Black Bean and Mango Salad
Photo credit: Ellen Kanner Friend of the Bean Ellen Kanner created this recipe a few years ago to bring to a friend's annual Fourth of July party that was not...
SALAD OF THE DAY
July is Salad of the Day month at Rancho Gordo. We'll be featuring a salad every day in July to keep you cool and well fed.
Welcome to Rancho Gordo
- Heirloom Beans
- Grains & Seeds
- Chiles & Chile Sauces
- Herbs & Spices
Why Heirloom Beans?
While they have a lower yield and are much more difficult to grow, the pay off is in the unique flavors and textures that you just don't find with bland commodity beans.
BEAN COOKING 101
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...
"Rancho Gordo's legumes are extremely giftable because they're shelf-stable, so even if your giftee doesn't get around to whipping up a batch of garlicky chickpeas until next year, they'll still taste just as good."
- USA Today
More Rancho Gordo Recipes
Nugget Market’s Herbed Fennel French Lentil Salad
Photo credit: Nugget Markets Nugget Markets, founded in Woodland, California in 1926, is one of our favorite grocery store chains around. They focus on high quality products, including a great...
Buckeye Beans and Bulgur with Preserved Lemons
Any firm salad bean, such as Mayocoba, Santa Maria Pinquito, or Domingo Rojo, can replace the Buckeye beans here.Once you start using preserved lemons, you’ll want to use them often....
Peruvian Lima Bean Salad (Ensalada de pallares)
In Peru, the fresh chile of choice is ají amarillo, but you'll have a hard time finding those in the U.S. Manzano, habanero, or serrano chiles would all be great...