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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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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...
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...
White Bean and Cauliflower Soup with Rosemary Croutons
If you have cooked white beans and stale bread on hand, might we suggest a pureed white bean soup? It's easy to adjust the ingredients depending on what you have...
Cassoulet Gratin a la Monks
Our friend John Monks is an anesthesiologist by day and food-obsessed host by night (and weekends). I don't know anyone who takes making good food for his friends more...
Raw Zucchini Salad with Flageolet Beans and Basil
2 slender zucchini or other summer squash 1 garlic clove, minced Fresh zest and juice from 1 lemon Salt and freshly ground pepper 11/2 cups cooked, drained Rancho Gordo Flageolet...
Hiro Sone's Radicchio Salad With Parmesan-Balsamico Vinaigrette
This colorful salad from Hiro Sone was a beloved favorite at his restaurant, Terra, in St. Helena, and featured in Terra: Cooking from the Heart of Napa Valley by Hiro Sone and Lissa...
LEMONY BEAN & BRASSICA SOUP WITH NAPA CABBAGE & DILL
Diane Kochilas is a chef and award-winning author of numerous cookbooks, including a favorite of ours, called Ikaria: Lessons on Food, Life, and Longevity from the Island Where People Forget...
Creamy Lima Bean, Tomato, and Feta Soup
This soup was born of leftovers in a refrigerator. Beans, tomatoes, Valbreso French Sheep milk "feta", and an immersion blender. Our beans were well-seasoned and the salt content of feta...
Creamy White Bean Soup with Cauliflower & Greens
White beans and cauliflower make a great pair, especially in a creamy soup like this one, from Jill Fergus of Feed the Swimmers (@feedtheswimmers). She calls it: "Vegetarian comfort food...
Charred Cabbage and Caramelized Shallot Soup with Royal Corona Beans
We've been following and admiring Pierce Abernathy's Instagram feed (@pierceabernathy). We adapted one of his soups, using white beans instead of potatoes. It's a winner. With so few ingredients, each...
Tomato and White Bean Soup For a Stormy Night
There's nothing like rain and thunder to inspire one to stay home and eat soup. This recipe finds its inspiration from a cold, Northern California evening with nothing prepared to...