# Beans

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Pasta Meets Chickpea Stew—and It Works

Jul 17, 2025

What happens when silky chickpeas, golden broth, and ruffly pasta come together in one bowl? This dish—part stew, part pasta, all comfort.

Rustic Pork & Rancho Gordo Cranberry Bean Stew with Shiitake Mushrooms and Tomatoes

Jul 8, 2025

A hearty, nourishing stew that marries tender pork, creamy cranberry beans, shiitake mushrooms, and a splash of aged balsamic. Perfect for cold nights.

Beans & Greens: Corona Bean, Broccoli Rabe and Ditalini Soup

Jun 28, 2025

A comforting, pantry-friendly soup for gray days when you’d rather stay in. Corona beans with their broth, tender ditalini pasta, and bright greens come together in a thick, rustic tomato base. Perfect with warm bread and a good movie.

Garlicky Chicken Thighs with Lemony Rancho Gordo Giant Corona Beans & Saffron Ragout

Jun 27, 2025

Golden chicken nestled into brothy beans with lemon, garlic, rosemary, and saffron. Cozy and bright—comfort food without the heaviness.

Buffalo Chicken Power Salad with Feta, Rancho Gordo Giant Corona White Beans & Apple Spice Ranch

Jun 26, 2025

Rotisserie chicken turned into a bold, spicy salad with Rancho Gordo Giant Corona white beans,feta, panko, and Apple Spice ranch. Crunchy, creamy, herbaceous, and fully satisfying.

Shrimp & Giant Corona White Bean Bowl with Lemon-Dressed Arugula

Jun 25, 2025

One pan, big flavor. This warm-weather bowl came together with things I had on hand, but turned out so layered and satisfying I had to write it down. The beans carry all the flavor from searing the shrimp, the broth is rich but light, and the dressed arugula keeps things bright and punchy. Definitely going in the rotation.

Borlotti Bean & Farro Stoup with Pancetta, Cabbage & Herbs

Jun 12, 2025

I wasn’t trying to go full Jacques Pépin tonight. This Borlotti Bean & Farro Stoup is quick, filling, and hits the spot on busy nights.

Rancho Gordo King City Pink Bean, Greens & Pasta Soup (Rainy Sunday Favorite)

Jun 8, 2025

This cozy bean, greens, and pasta soup features King City Pink Beans, spinach, a Parmesan-rich broth, and Rancho Gordo Tubetti pasta. Perfect for a nourishing, comforting meal on a rainy day.

The Mediterranean Everything Bowl: Grilled Chicken, Rancho Gordo King City Beans & Caprese Salad Remix

Jun 4, 2025

A Mediterranean-style bowl with grilled chicken, Rancho Gordo King City Pink Beans, creamy yogurt sauce, crispy pita, and Caprese Remix. Fresh, herby, and perfect al fresco.

Hoppin’ John Remix with King City Beans & Kielbasa

Jun 3, 2025

A bold, one-pot take on Hoppin’ John with King City Pink Beans, Polska kielbasa, garlic paste, and hot sauce. Served over rice, full of Southern swagger.

Rancho Gordo King City Pink Bean Stew with Bacon & Cornbread

Jun 2, 2025

A cozy, one-pot stew featuring Rancho Gordo King City Pink Beans, smoky bacon, roasted garlic, and a surprise slaw topping. Cornbread required.

Roasted Garlic Black Bean Soup with Lime – Cozy, Hearty, and Vegetarian

May 21, 2025

This roasted garlic black bean soup is rich, smoky, and finished with a bright squeeze of lime. A cozy vegetarian recipe that’s perfect for meal prep, freezer-friendly, and even better with toppings like crema, avocado, and crispy tortilla strips.