A salad for the true adventurer! Pick any three beans to make this tasty dish. We recommend Painted Lady, Zebra, Valentine, Arikara, Spanish Tolosana, Jacob’s Cattle, or… pretty much any other! Three Bean Pepper Salad 1-1/2 cups cooked beans of each of three types; may use Black Valentine (Jacob’s Cattle and Zebra (about 1/2 cup dry…
Refried beans are a quintessential ingredient in many Mexican-style dishes, like this quesadilla. This recipe is a set-it-and-forget-it way to make the delicious goop! Slow Cooker “Refried” Beans 1 onion (peeled and halved) 1 pound of dried pinto beans ((about 2.5 cups)) 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper (seeded and chopped) 2 Tbsp. minced garlic 4-5 tsp.…
This Jacob’s Cattle Bean Soup recipe combines hearty beans with savory vegetables and bacon for a comforting dish. It starts by cooking pre-soaked Jacob’s Cattle beans in their soaking liquid, then adding sautéed onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and sage for deep flavor. Crisped bacon adds richness, and the soup is simmered until the beans are…
This Red Beans and Rice recipe features tender Jacob’s Cattle or Spanish Tolosana beans, simmered with a flavorful blend of spices, onions, garlic, and a choice of ham hock, ham bone, or sausage. The beans cook slowly to absorb all the savory flavors, and the dish is served over a bed of rice. For an…
This dish is Shady Side Farm’s no-tomato twist on classic baked beans. Try it with Jacob’s Cattle, Dapple Grey, Arikara Yellow beans, or another firm-but-yielding variety. Maple Baked Beans Maple Baked Beans: 1 pound Jacob’s Cattle or other dry beans 1 large onion (chopped) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1 bay leaf 3 glugs of maple…
Summery and light, this side dish complements any picnic meal! Honey Ginger Bacon Bean Salad 4 cups cooked (about 1 pound dry Yellow Indian Woman or Painted Lady Beans; reserve 2 cups of bean broth) Half a pound of bacon (fried) 6 TBSP. bacon grease 1 small sweet onion (diced) 4 TBSP. honey 4 TBSP.…
This Creamy Bean Soup recipe is a rich and hearty dish made with Hutterite or Marrow beans. The beans are cooked and then processed for a creamy texture, before being combined with olive oil, garlic powder, bay leaves, sea salt, and mixed vegetables. Lamb brats (or another preferred meat) add extra flavor and heartiness. After…
A classic baked bean recipe to throw in your slow-cooker. Try this with Jacob’s Cattle, Arikara Yellow, Painted Lady beans, or a variety of others! Shady Side Farm Classic Baked Beans 1-1/2 # dry beans (assorted varieties, cooked separately) 2 medium onions (diced) 1 cup brown sugar (a bit more if you have a sweet…
These Gluten-Free Black Bean Brownies offer a healthier twist on the classic dessert. Made with black beans as the main ingredient, these brownies are naturally gluten-free while still being rich, fudgy, and delicious. The beans are blended with cocoa powder, sugar, oil, egg, baking powder, and vanilla, creating a smooth batter. Optional chocolate chips add…
Our stone-ground polenta and heirloom beans are combined into one delicious dish with this recipe. Polenta with Beans and Peppers 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided into 2 tablespoon portions) ¾ cup yellow onion (finely chopped) ¾ cup fresh mushrooms (sliced thin) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup polenta (grits) 2 cups…