Mayocoba Bean Salad with Shrimp and Pesto
Photograph by Sara Remington. A version of this recipe first appeared in Heirloom Beans by Steve Sando and Vanessa Barrington (Chronicle Books, 2008). For the pesto 2 garlic cloves About...
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.
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.
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
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