Black Eyed Peas Extremadura Style (Carillas Extremenas)
In Spain, black-eyed peas are called carillas, or “little faces.” This dish gets a smoky kick from Pimentón de la Vera, a specialty of Extremadura. You can add Spanish chorizo...
I think we’ve learned that we can’t count on many of the things we took for granted. Lean on your pals and don’t forget to set your RESET button as needed. For me, that’s a table full of my favorite lunatics, enjoying themselves and coming back for more. — Steve Sando, founder, Rancho Gordo
We hope this email finds you with a house that smells like all sorts of good things. That's the payoff with winter. Warm homes with pots of slow-cooked things like beans and hominy gently making their magic in the background.
Remember, we're here if you need us. The Rancho Gordo phones and email are staffed by great people who love cooking and understand why you would jump up and down with glee when you see that your box has been delivered.
Our unsolicited advice: Remember to have fun, and that no one's happiness should depend on what you buy them. It's a wonderful and thoughtful gesture that should give you both pleasure.
HOLIDAY 2025 NEW BEANS & RETURNING FAVORITES
MAKING THE BEST SEASON EVER
This is the time of the year when we remind you to breathe deeply and try your best to relax. If you are a gift-giver, that's admirable and kind, but remember, no one's happiness depends on your shopping! Well, unless you have children, and even then, relax.
Our guess is that our real happiness will come from spending quality time with quality people. Gifts are nice, but they're a bonus.
Most of us have worked hard this year, and stopping to make the most of a holiday meal is something we've earned. Whether it's a good friend on Christmas Eve or a huge table of messy relatives, we hope it's a good one for you.
FEATURED RECIPES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Raw Beet Salad with White Beans, Pomegranate Seeds, and Black Walnuts
I used to hate beets with a passion. I found them to be the most disgusting food I've ever known. Then I tried borscht, with loads of sour cream, and...
Fasole Batuta (Romanian White Bean Dip)
Photo by Sarah OliverIt's not easy to get a written recipe from a chef, but after some prodding, our General Manager, Julia Newberry, managed to get one from her friends...