The Best Black Bean Soup 1 pound black beans – rinsed (and soaked for 12 hours or longer in water) 6 cups beef broth 8 cups water 1 can tomatoes with their juice — chopped (28 to 32 ounces) 2 teaspoons cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper **JALAPENO CREAM SAUCE** 2/3 … Read more
Summer Vegetable Spaghetti 2 cups small yellow onions 2 cups chopped tomatoes 1 cup yellow squash 1 cup zucchini squash 1 1/2 cups fresh green beans 2/3 cup water 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1 garlic clove — minced 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 6 ounces tomato … Read more
Cardamom Fudge 2 cups sugar 2/3 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup chopped pistachios Cook sugar, milk, salt and corn syrup in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Add salt and light corn … Read more
Summer Vegetable Bowl 4 bacon slices 1 small white onions 1 green pepper – diced 2 cups hot water 1 pound green beans 8 oz corn 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon pepper 6 small zucchini – 1″ chunks 5 celery stalks – 1″ slices 1 large tomato – cut in wedges In … Read more
Summer Squash Medley 8 small young summer squash (zucchini, yellow, patty, etc) 1 pound seasoned pork sausage 1 garlic clove 1/2 large onion 1/2 large green pepper 4 large tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs 1/2 cup grated cheese Preheat oven to 350°F … Read more
Summer Squash Casserole 3 medium zucchini 3 medium yellow summer squash 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red peppers 5 scallions 2/3 cup seasoned dry breadcrumbs 2 eggs 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 … Read more
California Mashed Potatoes 2 pounds all-purpose potatoes 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 package onion soup mix 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup sour cream Cut potatoes into chunks and put in stock pot and boil until done. Mash potatoes Mix together parsley, onion soup mix, milk and sour cream. Mix mashed potatoes and liquid mixture. … Read more
Summer Vegetable Casserole 1 1/2 cups green beans — sliced in 2″pieces 1 1/4 cups medium bow tie pasta — about 3 ounces 1 medium yellow summer squash — cut (1 1/2cups) 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 medium onion — chopped 3/4 teaspoon dried basil — crushed 1 teaspoon dried oregano — crushed 1 tablespoon … Read more
Yeah I would be surprised too. Spinach….really ??? WHY??? Suprise Brownies 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach — thawed & squeeze dry 1/4 cup oil 1 egg 3 tablespoons water 1 box brownie mix 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of nonstick 9 x 9 pan. Puree in blender spinach, … Read more
Salsa 1 large whole onions 8 whole tomatoes 3 whole jalapeno 1/2 whole fresh cilantro 1 dash lime juice 1 dash lemon juice 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon oregano Dice onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, and cilantro as small as possible (using food processor will make … Read more
Summers End Stew 1 1/2 pounds stew beef — trimmed 1 tablespoon cooking oil 8 fresh tomatoes — peeled and cut up (up to 12) 2 cups tomato juice or water 2 medium onions — chopped 1 clove garlic — minced 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons salt — optional 4 medium potatoes — peeled (up … Read more
Always make sure that you have all your ingredients ready to go before you turn on the wok. Get the wok nice and hot and put the oil in and foods won’t stick. If you are using gas and not electric, go ahead and leave the flame on high and adjust the head by moving … Read more