Heirloom Beans: Great Recipes for Dips and Spreads, Soups and Stews, Salads and Salsas, and Much More from Rancho Gordo | 
 enlarge | Authors: Steve Sando, Vanessa Barrington
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Category: Book
List Price: $22.95
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 4578
Media: Paperback
Pages: 180
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 7.8 x 0.6
ISBN: 0811860698
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.6565
EAN: 9780811860697
ASIN: 0811860698
Publication Date: September 17, 2008
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Product Description
Who would have thought a simple bean could do so much? Heirloom bean expert Steve Sando provides descriptions of the many varieties now available from Scarlet ?Runners to the spotted Eye of the Tiger beans. Nearly 90 recipes in the book will entice readers to cook up bowls of heartwarming Risotto and Cranberry Beans with Pancetta or Caribbean Black Bean Soup. Close-up photos of the beans make them easy to identify. Packed with protein fiber and vitamins these little treasures are the perfect addition to any meal.
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An Eye Opener November 15, 2008
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The definitive and very welcome book on beans and how to cook them. Steve Sando is clearly as knowledgeable about his subject as he is passionate. Some great, hearty recipes that have opened up a fascinating subject to me that I now realize I knew pathetically little about.
Bean World November 1, 2008
Constance Green (Napa, CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
What a friendly and useful book! Who doesn't love beans?
The more I wander around in this book, the better it gets. As beautiful and sophisticated as these photos and recipes are, it dawned on me- wait a minute. . . The recipes are easily done, the ingredients are very inexpensive, and this is healthy food.
So far everything I've tried has been delicious. The Christmas limas are my new addiction, followed closely by the Mayacoba hazelnut/radicchio salad.
I think this book will get quite dog-eared in my kitchen.
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The Best Beans! October 29, 2008
K. Cowles (Brooklyn, New York USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love this book - the recipes are fantastic and the book is glorious. A perfect gift, especially with a few bags of Steve's Beans.
Drunken Love October 27, 2008
RD (Austin, TX United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Made a pot of Drunken Beans yesterday and they were fantastic. Had them simmering on the stove all afternoon - the aroma was so warm and comforting. Can't wait to eat the leftovers and try another recipe.
Vibrant and very appealing October 19, 2008
Kronprinz (New York, NY USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I really like this book. In addition to good background information on bean varieties and cooking methods, the recipes present a varied, down-to-earth and flexible collection with vibrant flavors, appealing photography, clear instructions and well-written headnotes. Beans turn out to be a very good candidate for a single-subject book, especially with this one's fresh and practical look at a nutritious, adaptable and easily-available ingredient that can often be an afterthought or side-player. The introduction mentions over 30 heirloom varieties with diverse colors, textures and sizes that can be transformed into appetizers, snacks, soups, stews, chilies, salads, side and main dishes. While the book focuses on Latin American and Mediterranean geographies, the individual recipes are well chosen to incorporate a variety of ingredients and styles. Sando's passionate interest in the subject is both infectious and informed by a lot of knowledge and experience, and his easygoing, engaging voice and useful tips add to the book's considerable appeal. Recommended.
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