Heirloom Beans: Recipes from Rancho Gordo

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.Chronicle Books Staff is the author of 'Heirloom Beans: Recipes from Rancho Gordo', published 2008 under ISBN 9780811860697 and ISBN 0811860698.