Fennel, Celery, and Moro Bean Salad
We are always encouraging you to cook a pot of beans and see where it leads you. Here's a salad that Steve created after cooking a pot of Moro beans...
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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...
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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...
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....
Chef Sarah Scott's Green Baby Lima and Tahini Dip
Aside from being a huge Fan of Beans, Chef Sarah Scott is one of Napa's favorite chefs. She co-authored the wonderful The Wild Table with Connie Green. She was also...
(BRINED) TINGA DE FRIJOLES
Paola Briseño-González's newsletter, Fresca, is just what we need as we head into better weather. Her recipes come from her coastal Mexican roots and Southern California life. We like her a...
Black Calypso and Cauliflower Spread on Toasted Bread
This is a smart appetizer for entertaining because you can make all the components in advance and assemble them just before your guests arrive. You could also serve this as...
Jenny Rosenstrach’s Shortcut Minestrone
Jenny Rosenstrach is a food writer and New York Times bestselling cookbook author. She has written the popular Dinner: A Love Story blog for over a decade. She shared this recipe...
Monsieur Marcel's SPRING AYOCOTE PISTOU VEGETABLE SOUP
If you are in Los Angeles, Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Market & Bistro is a go-to spot for Rancho Gordo beans, both to take home and enjoy at their bistro. Executive Chef...
Lukas Volger's Cheesy Cabbage and White Bean Soup
Lukas Volger is a cookbook author, culinary content creator, recipe developer, food stylist, and certified Bean Freak. This soup is from his book Start Simple. He says: "This fantastic soup...
Teri Adolfo's Tomato, Bean, and Coconut Soup
Teri Adolfo has been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine, Body Work, and Ayurveda for 30 years. She works with clients diagnosed with cancer and various inflammatory conditions. Her joy is using...
Shared Cultures' Brothy Miso Beans and Greens
Introducing Shared Cultures, a small business inspired by traditional fermentation, wild-foraged mushrooms, and Northern California’s produce. They craft exceptional misos, shoyus, and umami seasonings using local ingredients, including Rancho Gordo...
Clean Food Dirty Girl's Red Bean Curry
Here's a colorful, warm blend of vegetables, spices, and, yes, beans, from Clean Food Dirty Girl. Domingo Rojo beans would be our first choice, but any of the Ayocotes or...
Laura Wright's Chickpea Soup with Rosemary & Garlic
Laura Wright, vegan cookbook author and creator of the legume-friendly food blog The First Mess, shared this simple and addictive chickpea soup recipe with us. Blending some of the chickpeas...
Christmas Lima Bean and Cabbage Soup
Cabbage and beans may not be the most glamourous duo, but they have a lot of chemistry! Some of their greatest hits: roasted, shredded in a salad, or braised in a...
White Bean Soup with Corn and Poblano Strips
Say you have a couple of cups of cooked white beans in your refrigerator because you've made a big pot of beans earlier in the week. You've also roasted a...