Beans meet world in Bean by Bean. These are beans as only Crescent Dragonwagon can present them - beans from all cuisines and cultures; beans baked, stir-fried, and skillet-sizzled; beans gussied up with high-falutin' ingredients and slow-simmered into comfort-food submission; fresh beans dressed with bright, flavourful vinaigrettes and dried beans tucked into tempting cornbread-topped pot pies - it's beans as you've never had them before.
The mighty little legume is displayed in all its glory, in more than 200 tempting recipes for everything from quick nibbles (Hotcha Gotcha Indian Sweet-Hot Peanuts, anyone?) and slathers (Warm White Bean and Herb Spread) to soups (Noodled Japanese Broth with Tofu and Bean Threads) and stews (Ragout of Shiitake Mushrooms, Butter Beans, and Southern Greens). There are traditional takes on bean-centric classics like Hoppin' John and cassoulet, and unusual creations like Haricots Verts and Roasted Tomato Salad with Roasted Garlic Cream.
There's even a section on lunchbox essentials, including a kaleidoscope of bean burgers and falafels, and-of course-lots of sweet beans for dessert. Rounded out with anecdotes, musings, and lore that highlight Crescent's inimitable wit, curiosity, and passion.
