The last Rancho Gordo newsletter got a good response from readers when I said I don't really like recipes. I know it's fine for me to be happy with a little lime juice and raw onion but your average bean enthusiast needs a little more.

Among the best:

Sukie C. writes:
Christmas Limas are great in a soup with a rich chicken broth, onions, lemon zest, cumin, parsley, some white pepper, salt, and i can't think of the rest off hand, with finishing touches of lemon, juice, plain yogurt, or both... Play with it; you'll love it.

Anne W. suggests:
I really enjoyed your June-ish newsletter. Since you mentioned you love Christmas Limas (I do, too!) I wanted to share this recipe that I found on the web. All of these look good, but the Warm Christmas Lima & Shitake Salad is the only one I've tried so far. It makes a really great light summer supper.

Vicky B fears she's committing "flagatant self-promotion" when she suggests I check out her site. She needn't worry! It's a great entry and site worth bookmarking in your browser.