Meet Allie & Dan of Love and Risotto!
Newlyweds Allie and Dan love to relax after work by creating and cooking delicious dishes together and sharing them on their blog Love and Risotto. Allie is a farmer’s daughter. In fact, she’s a BEAN farmer’s daughter! Her dad, Dave Richter grows beans in Knights Landing in Yolo County. Dave also serves on the California […]
It’s Bean Appetizer Time!
Easter is in a few days; Mother’s Day and Graduation parties are just around the corner, so why not check out our recipe library for delicious dips and appetizers that will surely impress your family and friends? No need to settle for the regular bean dips and chips when there are so many options including […]
Shrimp and Red Beans Creole
Cooking with California Dry Beans is an oldie but goodie cookbook. Unfortunately, it is no longer in print, but I have made it my mission to cook and share the recipes from this unique little book. It was first published sometime in the 1990’s, and packed with “some tried-and-true,” old fashioned bean recipes as well […]
To Soak or Not to Soak…That is the Question.
Dry beans…do you soak them and if so, a hot soak or a cold soak? People often ask whether beans can be cooked without soaking first. I’ve been reading a few articles on the subject and thought I would put the theory to the test. I decided to test three different varieties of dry beans: […]
Bean Tarts!
Queijadas de feijão or bean tarts are a delicious custard tart commonly found in the Azores Islands and Portugal. Our Bean Sack blogger, Marilyn, has this recipe on her website, The Basque Wife, and she is sharing it with California Beans! Queijadas de Feijão Bean Tarts adapted from Food of the Azores Islands by Deolinda […]
It’s Always a Good Time for Bean Soup!
There is nothing more satisfying than a great bowl of soup with crunchy bread when there is a chill in the air. Soup warms you from the inside out – and is a great comfort food. Soup made with beans is even better! It is not only delicious, nutritious, economical, full of flavor and fiber, […]
Who doesn’t love Butter Beans and Cheese?
We are celebrating Butter Beans (Large Lima beans) this month! Did you know that nearly 100% of the dry Large Lima beans sold in the United States are grown in California? What better way to use this buttery bean than with cheese! This recipe is a take on the kid favorite, macaroni and cheese. Instead […]
Meet our Featured Dietitian Megan Roosevelt!
Our Featured Dietitian Megan Roosevelt is a busy woman! Not only is Megan a registered dietitian nutritionist and the founder and CEO of Healthy Grocery Girl®, but she also is the host and producer for the popular YouTube show, Healthy Grocery Girl. In fact, her YouTube channel has over 1 million total views! Megan’s realistic, […]
Meet our Featured Chef George Ennis!
To Chef George Ennis, cooking is like making a movie — and beans are part of his cast. Sometimes they take center stage. Sometimes they’re in a background role. But they’re always part of the ensemble because they’re versatile and hearty. In the grilled fish dish below, Chef George uses orca beans. (Get it?) You […]
What’s a summer salad without beans!
When the heat of summer makes you not want to cook…it’s time to make salads! Hit up the local farmers market or produce stand to get some fresh tomatoes, bell peppers and more to add to a bean and pasta salad. Make a taco salad with black beans, grilled chicken or steak, salsa and cheese […]