• Leo on February 24, 2025

  Brilliant book. Some really lovely ideas for getting more beans into the repertoire. In the main the recipes are accessible and don't use too many weird ingredients.

Notes about Recipes in this book

• Turkish-style eggs + harissa beans

  • catmummery on July 07, 2024

    these beans are delicious, super easy and could be used wherever you use baked beans for flavour. ( and are sooo much better!). only slight change is less lemon in the yoghurt next time, not needed, and could add to taste later. otherwise loved it. Another time will add chorizo to tbe beans, and maybe some shredded kale for a different take

• Spring green baked eggs

  • Leo on March 27, 2025

    Really quick and tasty. Tabasco added by hubby worked well. We managed without bread but it would have been a nice addition. Would recommend using good quality chickpeas.

• Tahini yogurt chickpeas [Joe Woodhouse]

  • gootenbeez on April 25, 2026

    Super fast meal. Is it groundbreaking? No. Does it need to be? No. Just simple, delicious ingredients for a fast healthy meal.

• Mascarpone braised beans

  • catmummery on July 10, 2024

    very easy, and very delicious.

  • gootenbeez on February 17, 2026

    I liked these. I don't normally keep mascarpone stocked in my fridge but bought it to make this recipe. I made a double batch because I had a giant can of butter beans and wanted leftovers for a few lunches. Fairly quick and delicious.

• Bean Florentine

  • katiesue28 on November 01, 2024

    I made this yesterday using Ranch Gordo Large Lima Beans. So fast, healthy, and delicious!!! I recommend adding extra dijon mustard and some sherry vinegar for a little extra punch.

• Kimchi + black bean quesadillas

  • katmagdunn on February 20, 2026

    This was reaaaally good— it’s very simple, more a concept than a recipe, but cheesy and comforting while also being filling and pretty healthy

• Soy + ginger black beans

  • Eleanorconroy on September 26, 2023

    This recipe is really tasty - much more than the sum of its parts! It is quite a small portion, so I'll double it next time - that amount would probably serve 3 people

• Coronation chickpea sandwich

  • katmagdunn on March 31, 2026

    This was dead easy and a huge hit. Very good for a lunchbox, we did in tortilla wraps

• Bean puttanesca

  • Emily Hope on January 03, 2024

    This was pretty good -- doubled the recipe and made with Rancho Gordo white limas. Left out the anchovies (one of us is vegetarian). I did let things cook at each stage longer than indicated (I think the flavors would have been too raw/not integrated otherwise), especially the onions. Used mixed olives. Also the amount of capers seemed excessive, I cut down by about half, and it was still a bit salty. C thought this was just OK. Served with toast broiled with mixed veg and cheese.

• Pizza beans

  • RCL on February 17, 2026

    Quick, easy, delicious with baguette

• Chickpea fritters with romesco [Henry Dimbleby and Jane Baxter]

  • Mayandbill on July 24, 2024

    Just ok. Didn’t make the romesco, which might have made the difference.

• Ricotta + pesto butter beans [Hannah Wilding]

  • imaluckyducky on July 16, 2025

    Stinking delicious with bread.

• White bean soup with hazelnut rosemary pesto

  • Mayandbill on July 24, 2024

    Pretty tasty. Enjoyed the addition of pear and parsnip to an otherwise plain soup. The pesto was a good addition but not absolutely essential.

  • valderaa on February 13, 2025

    Easy to make ahead. Sweet. Added rosemary and hazelnuts to jarred pesto. Pesto seems essential to me or else it would be bland. I also added some chile crunch oil. To leftovers, I added frozen corn.

• Sweet + spicy squash + chickpea stew [Thomasina Miers]

  • jdjd99 on October 06, 2024

    I think this one will be on repeat. It’s pretty cinnamon- forward with that whole cinnamon stick, but I love it. Warm, comforting, healthy. Yes, please.

• Golden chickpea + lemon soup with sticky shallots [Florence Blair]

  • alysekstokes on October 09, 2025

    Made a slightly lazier version of this dish by leaving all of the caramelized shallots in the stew (instead of saving some for garnish) and stirring in lots of fresh herbs just before serving. I used Rancho Gordo's caballero beans, and they soaked up all the flavors in the broth beautifully.

  • valderaa on February 13, 2026

    Approximate since I only used 1/4 can of coconut milk. Added spinach and more herbs. I did separate the shallots as instructed but I don’t think it was meaningful. Mine took about 45 mins to caramelize but the rest came together quickly. Easy and good.

  • katmagdunn on February 20, 2026

    Really easy and filling, added a bit of shredded cabbage for bulk!

• Lemon + herby bean broth with seasonal greens [Gill Meller]

  • rhb on February 22, 2024

    Really good! Used Alubia Blanca (navy-type bean) from Rancho Gordo. I followed the recipe except used dried dill instead of fresh. Next time I will use more beans...it was very intensely flavored. Maybe because I used a very large lemon (Meyer lemon) and extra chile flakes. Usually, I add extra lemon to recipes but this does not need extra. I think it would be good even with just a squeeze of lemon juice and no zest. Easy to make and I will definitely make it again.

• Persian-style herby chickpeas

  • Clog on April 17, 2024

    Pleasant rather than exciting. For us this is not a meal in itself, but works fine as a side dish or as part of a meze.

  • purrvicz on May 22, 2025

    absolutely loved this, skipped the mint oil, served with full fat yogurt

  • Silverscreensuppers on October 27, 2025

    Really loved this. Me and the mister give this 10/10 - forgot to do the mint oil but will give that a go next time.

  • purrvicz on December 17, 2025

    favorite go to weeknight dish. skip the mint oil, add Aleppo pepper and dried coriander

  • valderaa on February 16, 2026

    Easy and delicious. I did not separate the onions. I doubled the cumin and added red pepper flakes. I used fresh mint. Served with Bulgur Wheat.

• Spicy red pepper + chickpea stew [Elena Silcock]

  • Maxineanna on October 28, 2024

    Rich and delicious... one of the best veggie meals I've made. I'll definitely do this one again.

  • Silverscreensuppers on October 27, 2025

    Very easy and very tasty. Everything I have tried from this book has been delicious! I am filling my freezer with little packages of deliciousness for a rainy day!

  • catmummery on November 08, 2025

    Yum. Super easy if you have already roasted peppers and delicious. Great supper dish with leftovers for lunch!

• Crispy beans with creamed corn + jalapeño salsa

  • RachLFinn on September 25, 2023

    This went down a storm with my family. The recipe was enough for 4 when served with a tortilla and a side salad. Would happily double up the salsa for using elsewhere, but would add more jalapeno next time for more spice. We used 6 fresh corn cobs which was provided more corn than required by the recipe, but it worked perfectly - the quantities seem very flexible. Give the red beans plenty of salt.

  • Silverscreensuppers on January 28, 2026

    Loved this! The creamed corn was soooo good, ditto the jalapeño salsa. I wasn't mad on the crispy beans but I've tried various recipe for crisping up beans and chickpeas and I'm never that crazy about them. I think I prefer beans in their lovely creamy, uncrisped state. There was a huge amount of everything for 2 people (I personally cannot eat a whole 400g tin of kidney beans, crisped or not) but I'm not complaining as I'm going to have the second portion for lunch and will freeze the rest of the creamed corn for another day. Might throw any left over beans into a soup. This book ROCKS. Everything I've made from it has been ace x

  • katmagdunn on February 27, 2026

    This was extremely good. Given it is three different components it was surprisingly straightforward, but I’d just finely chop the salsa or use the same immersion blender for salsa and creamed corn to minimise the dishes a bit more

• French onion white bean bake [Ali Slagle]

  • Idril on January 29, 2025

    One of my all time favourite bean recipes if not the best ever - utterly luxurious with Comte cheese, depth of flavour from the onions, crunchy sourdough crumb - winter warmer, comfort eating, could finish a whole pan of it on my own!

  • patioweather on December 01, 2025

    4 ingredients and it's incredible. Made with Rancho Gordo Good Mother Stallards.

• Miso beans

  • CourtneyT on January 28, 2024

    This is one of my favourite recipes in the book. It is fast, delicious, and makes a great base to add extra toppings. I frequently eat this as a late breakfast as it's filling and keeps me feeling full for a long time.

• Fried beans +courgettes [Beth Adamson]

  • sandy_mfksqg on March 25, 2026

    This recipe is on page 147 not 47

• Crispy herb-stuffed chicken with truffle beans [Esther Clark]

  • firetriniti on September 20, 2024

    This was delicious and absolutely fantastic. Comforting yet elevated enough for a casual dinner for guests due to the truffled Parmesan beans. Although the chicken was good, it's the beans that are the star. I did use Bold Beans' queen butter beans, which are excellent quality. Put 1 generous tablespoon of truffle oil in the beans and it came through in the final dish so didn't add extra at the end. Served with steamed cavolo nero. Definitely making this recipe again.

• Smoky black bean bake

  • becky_mmmsal on May 23, 2026

    So easy, SO delicious! We often have it with the Creamed Sweetcorn from Page 108

• Fish pie gratin [Rosie Birkett]

  • CourtneyT on February 02, 2024

    Prep took a bit longer than the 25 min stated. A lighter, less stodgy alternative to traditional fish pie. My husband was initially dubious about the inclusion of beans but we both found it quite delicious. I will definitely make this again.

• Creamy sausage, leek + bean stew [Sophie Wyburd]

  • Leo on February 24, 2025

    Delicious easy supper. I made a couple of tweaks as I had some cream cheese to use up and no wine but everything else done as written. Definitely one to repeat.

  • greenqueen888 on August 17, 2025

    Made double the recipe and added 200g orzo to the sauce as am feeding hungry men. Would have been sufficient without for me but the addition worked well. Served with broccoli as suggested. Delicious, all enjoyed. Loved the creamy subtle lemon of the sauce.

  • Silverscreensuppers on October 27, 2025

    10/10 for me - delicious! Used Brocolli and sweetcorn instead of spinach and it was yummy.

  • katmagdunn on February 27, 2026

    Really good, very classic flavours. Even after you’ve eaten all the sausages the leftovers kept really well (just keep extra breadcrumbs in a jar)

• Black bean Parmigiana

  • VineTomato on September 02, 2023

    What a wonderful recipe! Absolutely delicious. I made it with Rancho Gordo frijol negro beans. Was great for a week of lunches. Looking forward to making more recipes from this book. A love a good bean!

  • abeuseli on February 21, 2024

    Really tasty - made four huge portions. I think it tasted even better on day two.

  • jenmacgregor18 on August 14, 2024

    Great comfort food. Easy to put together & delicious. I swapped chayote for eggplant and omitted cinnamon. Since I was making ahead & wanted breadcrumbs to stay crunchy, I fried those in a skillet and stored separately to add to each portion as I reheat.