Chicken and White Bean Estofada
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1/2 of an onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 bell peppers, best red and yellow, peeled with a vegetable...
Recipes
White Beans
Tepache Gordo: Yes, A Bean Cocktail!
While working at Broadway by Amar Santana, mixologist Jade Bustamante and chef decuisine Richie Ramirez were challenged to create a cocktail for the 2024 Heirloom BeanEncuentro. The excitement and passion...
Marcella Beans with Tuna and Pickled Onions
St. Helena chef and owner of Panevino David Katz prepared this white bean and tuna salad with pickled onions for a screening of the Marcella film at the Cameo Theater...
White Lima Bean Salad with Cod, Roasted Peppers, and Sun Dried Tomatoes
In Spain and other parts of Europe, salt cod is popular and often served in salads. It's a process to prepare—we have found that cooking fresh fish is easier. You...
Fatted Calf’s Tomato Salad with Peppers & White Beans
Fatted Calf Charcuterie, owned by husband-and-wife team Taylor Boetticher and Toponia Miller, is best known for its cured meats, but their sandwiches and salads are just as remarkable. We...
Minnow's Trout and Beans with Peas
We asked the team at Minnow to share a favorite salad recipe using our beans and their tinned seafood, and they generously shared not one, but two! One vinaigrette,...
Peruvian Lima Bean Salad (Ensalada de pallares)
In Peru, the fresh chile of choice is ají amarillo, but you'll have a hard time finding those in the U.S. Manzano, habanero, or serrano chiles would all be great...
Chef Sarah Scott's Green Baby Lima and Tahini Dip
Aside from being a huge Fan of Beans, Chef Sarah Scott is one of Napa's favorite chefs. She co-authored the wonderful The Wild Table with Connie Green. She was also...
Paella with White Beans, Chicken, and Artichokes
There are countless variations on paella, a Spanish dish that originates from the rice-producing region of Valencia. Inspired by a recipe from chef Katie Button of Cúrate in Asheville, North...
(BRINED) TINGA DE FRIJOLES
Paola Briseño-González's newsletter, Fresca, is just what we need as we head into better weather. Her recipes come from her coastal Mexican roots and Southern California life. We like her a...
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...
Jaíne Mackievicz's Creamy Marcella Bean and Caramelized Onion Soup
Jaíne Mackievicz is a Brazilian food writer, recipe developer, and Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef based in California. Born into a Polish-Ukrainian family in a remote, river-surrounded village in the Amazon,...
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...