Gallina Pinta
A brothy hominy and bean stew, popular in the state of Sonora, in Northern Mexico. The name translates to "painted hen," most likely referring to the colorful ingredients. Pinto beans are...
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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 process...
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Basque-Style Bean and Kale Stew
A customer sent in a recipe from the UK paper, The Guardian, by Spanish chef José Pizarro. It was for a traditional Basque stew using Toloso beans, which are famous...
Puerto Rican Habichuelas
We've been following Illyanna Maisonet for years. She's an excellent food writer with a natural curiosity. Her articles for the San Francisco Chronicle were legendary. She's an odd and...
Nut-Dusted Beans and Sauteed Greens in Bean Broth
A big bowl of sauteed greens and heirloom beans always makes me happy. One lazy Sunday l used Italian green chard and King City Pinks, and something possessed me to add a handful of dust from the...
Ribollita (Italian Bread Soup)
This is our go-to recipe for ribollita, shared with us by Peter Miller, author of Lunch at the Shop: The Art and Practice of the Midday Meal and How to...
Minestrone with White Beans and Savoy Cabbage
Marcella Hazan’s Minestrone alla Romagnola is a classic. We streamlined it a little, and also tried it in a slow cooker with great results (see note, below). Your bag of...
Buckeye Beans with Pickled Shallots and Goat Cheese
I hadn’t cooked Buckeye (aka Yellow Indian Woman) beans for quite awhile. They’re small and dense but somehow creamy at the same time. I think they’d be great in a chili...
Carrot and Mayocoba Soup
As always, some of the best dishes come from trying to use up leftovers. I’ve been on a carrot kick. I like them. I want to love them, but...
