Comments on: Borlotti Beans: Facts and Recipes

By: michelle

michelle — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:42:28 +0000

Sounds great, Mary! Thanks for commenting!

By: mary [new zealand]

mary [new zealand] — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:22:14 +0000

thanks michelle for the recipes, i have grown my own ‘blushing’ berlotti’s for the first time ever this year, here in nz [north island ] seem to be great for them, the first flush we ate as green beans and have put a second and thrid crop in to be able to storeplenty for the off season. hope to enjoy for many years to come. hey guys try growing your own its not hard, pop in the ground and watch the little things grow, then enjoy ciao!!

By: Redtomato

Redtomato — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:07:09 +0000

I love these beans. I sell them at my local farmers’ market and they are a big hit. I tell all my customer’s to use them like they would any other bean in any recipe and their dish will be 100 times better. They make great hummus and bean dip.

Definitely some of my favorite beans! Thanks for coming by

By: Cath

Cath — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:32:55 +0000

I’m trying out a few Italian recipes at the moment so thought I’d give this one a go – it’s the kind of recipe I like – simple ingredients, easy to follow instructions, and not much can go wrong with it (I’m not known as the best of cooks).

You’re right – it was delicious and a real ‘winter warmer’ – so thank you for that Michelle.

But ooooohhhh – the wind …

Hahaha, I think we’ve built up a bean tolerance or something

.-= Cath´s last blog ..Mar 15, Italian Easter pie : one of the tastiest dessert recipes from Italy. =-.

By: Kalee

Kalee — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:47:25 +0000

I have become a lover of beans over the last couple of years. An easy thing to keep on hand to add some substance to a veggie dish, or to eat on their own. I will have to try and find some of these borlotti beans! Hope you enjoy them as much as we do, Kalee! .-= Kalee´s last blog ..Feeling Much Better =-.

By: Irene

Irene — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:32:50 +0000

Hello,Michelle, I have something for you. Green beans in tomato sauce with borloti beans, otherwise known as "chandres" or "beads". They make green beans look more dressed up! Sounds great, Irene; thanks! .-= Irene´s last blog ..On PCs, asking, and a broken nail =-.

By: The Food Hunter

The Food Hunter — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:34:17 +0000

I've never had these beans before...but I can't wait to try them now. Enjoy! .-= The Food Hunter´s last blog ..Quick, Easy & Expensive.... =-.

By: Diana Strinati Baur

Diana Strinati Baur — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:34:44 +0000

Count me as a lover of these beans, cara Michelle. One of my favorite ways of making them is cooked to appropriate softness, mashed up with a fork and sauteed in olive oil, salt, garlic and tons of fresh, finely chopped rosemary. Served on/with whole grain bread and a salad! I love your recipe and will give it a whirl.

Mmmm…they’re also good with sage, I hear

.-= Diana Strinati Baur´s last blog ..Gratitude Friday: Loyal Friendship =-.

By: nyc/caribbean ragazza

nyc/caribbean ragazza — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:33:16 +0000

Yum. This recipe sounds fantastic and I love how easy it is. I'm going to look for them at my market. For fresh, you'll probably have to wait a bit, but they really are great in a can/jar; the canned/jarred stuff here is so amazingly good! .-= nyc/caribbean ragazza´s last blog ..Flashback Friday - Young MC - "Bust A Move" =-.

By: milanese masala

milanese masala — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:13:10 +0000

I was looking for a vegetarian recipe for dinner and I think yours hits the spot! And it's still cold enough up here to justify a stick-to-your-ribs dish like this one. Unfortunately I only have canned beans. I could also make chili too! The possibilities are endless. Oh man, now I'm hungry!! Yeah, I love chili...I may just have to make some for me since P doesn't care for it.... .-= milanese masala´s last blog ..Little Panino and Lapo’s Big Fail =-.