The Bean Book

A New York Times bestseller from Steve Sando, founder of beloved Rancho Gordo, The Bean Book makes cooking with beans a joy. Get to know 50 varieties and bring them to life in more than 100 classic and creative recipes—from Fennel, Potato, and White Bean Soup with Saffron to Pizza Beans, Napa Valley Cassoulet, and even a bean-inspired dessert. With 25 years of bean-growing, sourcing, and cooking know-how, Sando shares practical tips for cooking beans from scratch using different methods, plus plenty of inspiration for turning them into dips, soups, salads, mains, and sides. Beautifully photographed and full of flavor, this is a welcoming guide for curious cooks, devoted bean fans, and anyone ready to make room for one more bowl.

• 278 pages
• Dimensions: 10.3 x 1 x 8.3 in
• Written by: Steve Sando with Julia Newberry