Lentil Nopalito Soup
Nopales are prickly-pear cactus paddles that you can find in most Mexican markets and some supermarkets. You can often buy them precleaned, but if you need to do it yourself,...
Recipes
Chiapas Black Bean Soup with Masa Dumplings
Diana and Celene in our retail department agreed to translate and test this recipe from an old Mexican cookbook. We all went nuts for it when they made it in...
Fadi Kattan's Mujadara
Fadi Kattan's beautiful book, Bethlehem (2024, Hardie Grant) has many good recipes, but Mujadara is one real standout. Kattan says: "When I close my eyes and try to think of...
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...
Red Bean, Radicchio, and Pomegranate Holiday Salad
For the Vinaigrette:2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, preferably Katz Apple Cider Vinegar1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1/4 cup extra virgin olive oilSalt and freshly ground pepper to taste2 heads radicchio, about 4...
Split Pea Soup with (or Without) Crispy Prosciutto
After cooking so many pound of beans, it's amazing to watch how quickly peas and lentils cook. Our green split peas are ready in around 30 to 40 minutes, and...
Rancho Gordo White Bean Chili
On Thanksgiving Day, there's a very good chance you'll be serving turkey, and if you are, there's an even greater chance that you'll have leftovers. This is one of our...
Nopalito's Frijoles Pinquitos De La Olla
For Nopalito chef and owner Gonzalo Guzman, preparing Mexican food is all about using pristine seasonal ingredients and cooking them simply. Growing up in the coastal city of Catemaco...
Raw Zucchini Salad with Flageolet Beans and Basil
There's a point at the end of summer when zucchini start piling up and there's only so much grilled zucchini or zucchini bread one can eat! We love this method...
Luna Mexican Kitchen's Charro Beans
One of our favorite restaurant accounts is Luna Mexican Kitchen, with several branches all south of San Francisco. We're waiting for a Napa location, but until then, we have this...
Stateline Road's Smoked Maitake and Greens Salad
When Stateline Road Smokehouse opens August 8th, it will bring Kansas City style barbecue to Napa from a Paris of the Plains native, executive chef and co-owner Darryl Bell. While Kansas City...
Doña Mary’s Ensalada de Nopales (Cactus Salad)
Nopales, or prickly-pear cactus paddles, are a common ingredient in Mexican kitchens. You can often buy them precleaned, but if you need to do it yourself, we've included instructions below. ...
Emily Nunn's Lemony Garlicky Cherry Tomato, White Bean, and Shrimp Salad
Emily Nunn's clever Department of Salad newsletter is an endless font of salad wisdom. If you are a salad lover, we suggest subscribing—you won't be disappointed. Of course, she was the...
Tanya Holland's Smoked Trout Spring Salad with Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette
Chef Tanya Holland (@mstanyaholland) is one of our culinary heroes. Inspired by the smoked trout salad from her cookbook California Soul, we swapped in our Green Baby Lima beans for...
The Salad Whisperer's Grilled Zucchini, Tomato, and Chickpea Salad
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...
Sera Pisani's Big Beans, Tiny Fish Salad
Here's a vibrant, flavorful salad recipe from LA-based Chef Sera Pisani, known for her popular Domenica Dinette popups. The tangy, salty pistachio gremolata is the perfect complement to our creamy Royal Corona beans....