Recipes

How to Cook Beans in the Rancho Gordo Manner

By Steve Sando

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 process...

The Salad Whisperer's Grilled Zucchini, Tomato, and Chickpea Salad

July 24, 2024By Steve Sando

The Salad Whisperer blog, also known as "a place for vegetable enthusiasts," has a wealth of great salad inspiration. This one is "A celebration of seasonal produce, combining the smoky earthiness of grilled zucchini...

Ceci Piccoli and Cucumber Salad

August 30, 2023By Steve Sando

Using cucumbers in a salad seems obvious, but they can be very wet, and after a short while, your salad might look more like a cold soup. Here, the seeds and middle...