Chef John’s Sandy Beans

Description One quest that never ends for a cook is the search for ways to make common side dishes seem a little more special. Here we’re coating the beans with a crispy, cheesy, pleasantly-gritty bread crumb mixture. This was inspired by a similar trick I like to use for finishing pastas, and if there’s one … Read more

Chef John’s Beans and Greens

Description Beans and greens has it all: it’s very easy and inexpensive to make; it’s highly nutritious; it’s soulful and comforting; and it can be served as a main course, side dish, soup, vegetable stew, or my personal favorite–as an appetizer. This is my new favorite home version, and uses delicious, beautiful escarole. Ingredients 2 … Read more