If you've ever found yourself picking up pounds of beans at the grocery store just because they are so darn pretty, then you should head over to Marcus Samuelsson's site to check out my post and recipe for cranberry beans with artichokes, zucchini, and pasta!
Speaking of Marcus, he recently wrote a memoir called Yes, Chef! that is truly one of the best memoirs I've ever read. I couldn't put it down when I was on vacation in Florida a few weeks ago. While I'm going to write a full-fledged review at some point in the near future, Whole Foods recently contacted me to invite me to a book signing he is doing on Thursday, August 16th at their Bowery location in NYC from 6:30-7:30pm. Unfortunately I won't be able to attend, but I thought I'd spread the word so that anyone in NYC who wants to go, has the opportunity!
I've never even heard of cranberry beans! Love the use of zucchini in this. I have plenty to go around these days!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of cranberry beans either...are they similar to most white beans?
ReplyDeleteI've always wondered what to use cranberry beans in. Going to check out this recipe!
ReplyDeletei have never heard of that! You taught me something today joanne!
ReplyDeletethis looks so divine!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of cranberry beans either. I'm headed to check out the recipe now. Thanks, Joanne! Have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteI love beans and cranberry beans are some of my favorites....This dish looks healthy and delicious,Joanne
ReplyDeleteCranberry beans!! I thought I was seeing things when I saw that. I don't think I'd be able to get them here, which is a shame...but I would love to have a taste some day. :D
ReplyDeleteI love loading up my pastas with healthy veges. this looks great!
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful. I'd have to search for them, but it might just be worth it.
ReplyDeleteAh, yes...I have a fridge full of beans (and zucchini, lol) at the moment that's not earmarked for anything! I'm off to check out the recipe!
ReplyDeleteNever have I ever heard of a cranberry bean! how wonderful! Beans are such a great way to get awesome texture into a salad, and I am definitely a texture eater. Thanks Joanne!
ReplyDeleteCranberry beans are so pretty...I wish they retained that bright color after cooking. Going over to check out your recipe now.
ReplyDeletecranberry beans- new to me but love how they look and i bet they taste even better!
ReplyDeleteNow I know what to do with the fresh beans that have been popping up at the farmer's market! Plus: ARTICHOKES. I love them so. :)
ReplyDeleteMmmm.how good look thid Joanne ; I.love zuccchini;)
ReplyDeleteoh my way, this looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a healthy delicious greens dish :D
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CCU
I've heard of cranberry beans but never found them fresh in any grocery. I'll have to check out a couple farmers' markets. This looks too good to pass up.
ReplyDeleteI have not heard of cranberry beans but I love artichokes and we have an abundance of Zucchini so this dish looks like a real winner!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame you can't get to that event. Sadly, I won't be there either as I'm just a short plane-ride away. Nothing like 24 hours of flying in an economy seat! Cranberry beans? I haven't heard of them. I'll look them up xx
ReplyDeleteI've never seen/heard of cranberry beans .. they look so pretty but I hate when food loses its colour when cooked! I bought candy cane beets once just because they were pretty but then got home and read that they lose their pretty stripes once cooked. I don't think I even ended up using them.
ReplyDeleteUnusual beans paired with my all-time favorite artichoke equals a win-win! I can't wait to try something like this Joanne. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThose cranberry beans are gorgeous. I almost don't want to peel the pod away to eat them! This pasta dish looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteCranberry beans are so eye catching. You know I'd love this pasta dish!
ReplyDeleteThat's too cool!
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It looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYum - that looks wonderful. And of course I know Marcus from Top Chef - wish I could go to that signing.
ReplyDeleteI had to Google cranberry beans!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know what a cranberry bean was either! :) The dish looks great.
ReplyDeleteWhat? Your are snubbing Chef Marcus? Tsk tsk! ;)
ReplyDeleteHis is actually a biography that I would love to read!
ReplyDeleteCranberry beans?....where have I been?
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