# Beans

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Hearty Chickpea & Farro Soup | Rustic Italian Comfort in a Bowl

Aug 6, 2025

Simple ingredients, slow simmer, big comfort. This hearty chickpea and farro soup is Italian-inspired warmth in a bowl.

Orzo with Rancho Gordo Puglia Lentils and Calabrian Chilies

Jul 28, 2025

An Italian comfort dish with Rancho Gordo lentils, orzo, Calabrian chili paste, and a splash of balsamic. Simple ingredients, deep flavor, and a kid-approved favorite.

Pasta with Cici (Chickpeas)

Jul 21, 2025

Velvety chickpeas, a slow-cooked tomato broth, and ditalini pasta all in one pot. This cozy, rustic meal tastes like an Italian grandmother made it—with just the right texture and plenty of love.

The Case for the Thigh: Garlicky Chicken with Chickpeas & Polenta

Jul 19, 2025

Why settle for bland? This one-pan chicken thigh dinner layers roasted garlic, chickpeas, shiitake mushrooms, and a splash of red wine — all simmered down into something you’ll want to spoon over creamy polenta and eat straight outta the pan.

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 & 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.

The Shin Gold Banger – A Late-Night Ramen That Eats Like a Meal

Jul 3, 2025

A warming, deeply satisfying ramen that takes the humble Shin Gold packet and turns it into something special with tender grilled chicken, roasted corn, creamy beans, and silky egg noodles.

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 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, Giant Corona White Beans & Apple Spice Ranch

Jun 26, 2025

Rotisserie chicken turned into a bold, spicy salad with 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.