White Bean

We're seeing gigante beans everywhere. They're creamy and buttery, and their size adds a dramatic look.

If you can't find fresh chorizo, use any fresh sausage. For less heat, choose a sweet (mild) Italian sausage.

This white bean chili recipe will have you begging for seconds of your vegetables.

Canned beans are your friend in this garlic shrimp recipe.

This lima bean recipe with red wine vinaigrette makes a great side dish, though we'd happily eat it as a main course.

This salad is perfect for a weekend lunch or a quick weeknight dinner. The leftover vinaigrette is great spooned over fish or grilled vegetables.

If you can’t find mozzarella di bufala (buffalo mozzarella) for this late-summer dish, substitute fresh cow’s-milk mozzarella. Silverton sometimes serves the dish with slow-roasted tomatoes for a tangy-sweet flourish.

Get out your cast iron skillet for this summery succotash recipe.