red beans and rice chef john

Chef John’s Rocket Beans

by

Description Rocket is another name for arugula. I love to use it as an herb, but don’t buy it in the herb section of the supermarket; buy it in the lettuce section. This is an incredibly fast, incredibly simple, but satisfying rustic bean side dish. Ingredients 4 slices bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 1 … Read more

Chef John’s Refried Beans

by

Description I don’t think I would ever sit down to eat just a bowl of refried beans, but they make everything they’re served on, with, or in, infinitely better. Just as long as you use lard to make them. Ingredients 1 pound dry pinto beans, soaked overnight 4 whole garlic cloves, peeled ½ teaspoon dried epazote … Read more