A Weeknight Dinner
I'm nuts for beet greens. They taste great, cook quickly and I hear they are healthy. I wouldn't serve this to company but it fits the bill on a busy...
The Rancho Gordo Blog
In the kitchen
Bean Q&A: Flageolet and Spring Lamb
After a weekend at the farmers market explaining to people that they were looking at dried beans, not candied nuts, it was a real pleasure to get this interesting question...
Cactus Juice
As the rain and cold take charge here in Napa, I'm daydreaming back to Mexico. One of the highlights of my last trip was discovering this juice, which is half...
Runner Beans and Clams
Who knew? One of the best dishes I made this year was a simple pot of white runner beans and clams. You could use any white runner like Ayocote Blanco...
Florida Butter Bean
Please note: As of now, we're not growing Florida Butter beans. We hope to again in the future. I grew up hating Lima beans. The fact is that they are...
A Gift From the Tarahumara Bean Bag
I met my pal Christopher Ann on one of the online food forums and we've been buddies ever since, even taking two trips to Mexico together. In fact, I wouldn't...
To Soak or Not to Soak?
That is the question. Or at least the most popular question. In Mexico, most cooks don't soak. In Italy, the soak and change the water. What do you do? Does...
Menu For Hope
From the Menu for Hope site: Every year, Food Bloggers from all over the world get together for a fundraising campaign. We call our campaign 'Menu for Hope'. Last year,...
Cooking With Clay
My favorite way to prepare beans is in a clay pot, right on the gas stove. It looks great and there's an element of "Look Ma! No hands!", but it's...
Borlotti Beans and Chicken
This was surprisingly delicious beyond description. I haven't had Borlotti beans in months and found half a bag in the pantry. They are a cranberry type bean which means they...
Rancho Gordo in Wine Spectator Magazine
Things have been wild at the warehouse this week. We noticed a sharp increase in Internet sales and figured it must be people thinking about the holidays and presents. That...
Tequila with Prickly Pears (Tunas)
I planted my cactus about 2 years ago. It seemed fine until this summer and it just took off. Fresh new paddles for eating as a vegetable were harvested all...