1 ½ tsp. cumin seeds2 – 15 oz. cans black beans, rinsed and drained1 – 15 ¼ oz. can whole kernel corn, drained1 red pepper, minced1 small purple onion, minced (1 c.)½ c. chopped fresh cilantro½ c. chopped fresh parsley1/3 c. lime juice¼ c. olive oil3 cloves garlic, crushed½ t. salt1 t. dried crushed red pepper½ t. freshly ground black pepper Toast cumin seeds in a skillet … [Read more...] about Southwestern Salsa with Black Beans and Corn
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Wonton Soup
6 chicken breasts9 c. water1 onion chopped4 stalks celery, chopped1 red bell pepper, chopped2 t. salt1 t. garlic pepper2 garlic cloves, minced1 t. basil1/8 t. black pepper8 sliced bacon, cooked1 small carton mushrooms, sliced1 pint baby spinach leaves4 green onions, sliced2 T. butter1 package wonton wrappers8 T. soy sauce Boil chicken in water with onion, celery, red bell … [Read more...] about Wonton Soup
Swiss Vegetable Medley
1 – 16 oz. bag of frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower, thawed and drained1 can cream of mushroom1 c. Swiss cheese, shredded1/2 c. sour cream1/4 t. black pepper, freshly ground1 small jar chopped pimientos1 – 28 oz. can French fried onions In a large bowl, combine vegetables, cream of mushroom, 1/2 c. cheese, sour cream pepper, pimientos and 1/2 can French fried onions. … [Read more...] about Swiss Vegetable Medley
Mrs. Lamb’s Potato Soup
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed4 c. water2 carrots, cut in small pieces1/2 onion, diced1 stick butter1 can pet milk (evaporated milk)1 t. salt1/8. t black pepper, freshly ground In a large stock pot bring water to a boil. Add potatoes, carrots and onions and boil for 20 minutes over medium high heat. Turn heat down to low and add butter and pet milk. Cook 5 minutes more before … [Read more...] about Mrs. Lamb’s Potato Soup
Spiced Carrots Polynesian
2 T. butter1/2 c. pineapple juice1 T. brown sugar1/2 t. ground nutmeg1/4 t. salt1/8 t. white pepper4 c. sliced carrots1 medium onion, sliced in rings2 T. fresh parsley Melt butter in stock pot over medium heat. Add juice, brown sugar, nutmeg, salt, pepper, onions and carrots. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. When boiling, reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for … [Read more...] about Spiced Carrots Polynesian
Morton’s Favorite Green Beans
2 cans green beans (Italian style is our favorite)2 pieces bacon cooked and crumbled, reserving bacon grease2 T. bacon grease4 T. minced onions1 garlic clove minced4 T. teriyaki sauce1/2 t. salt1/8 t. pepper In a medium sauce pan, add beans, bacon grease, onions, garlic, teriyaki, salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium low heat for 10 minutes until mixture is simmering. … [Read more...] about Morton’s Favorite Green Beans
Shrimp Fondue
2 cans cream of shrimp6 oz. sharp cheddar cheese1/2 c. milk2 cans shrimp1/4 t. chipotle Tobasco sauce1/2 c. white wine In medium saucepan over medium low heat, blend together soup, shrimp, milk, Tobasco and white wine until heated through (about 8 minutes). Turn heat down to low and slowly stir in cheddar, stirring constantly until melted. May want to transfer to warm fondue … [Read more...] about Shrimp Fondue
Potato Patties
2 c. leftover mashed potatoes2 t. chopped green onions1 egg1/4 t. salt1/4 t. pepper1/2 t. paprika1/2 c. grated sharp cheddar2 T. butter Combine all ingredients except butter. Heat 2 T. butter in a skillet over medium heat. Make small balls of the potato mixture. Brown in butter and serve while hot. From Big Mama’s Old Bleck Pot. Grocery List … [Read more...] about Potato Patties
Rice Cakes
1 c. rice, cooked2 c. heavy cream1 1/2 c. flour1/2 t. salt1 1/4 T sugar2 t. baking powder1 egg1 T. shortening (melted)2 T. canola oil Cover cooked rice with 1 c. cream and let sit in refrigerator. Sift dry ingredients. Mix egg, 1 c. cream and shortening in a separate container. Alternating, add small amounts of dry ingredients and liquid mixture into rice and cream. Drop … [Read more...] about Rice Cakes
Flour Tortillas From Scratch
3 c. flour plus scant amount for hands and surface2 t. salt2 T. baking powder1/3 c. butter, melted1 c. hot water In a large bowl, add flour, salt, baking powder and butter. Stir together thoroughly, until the mixture is crumbly. Slowly add hot water, stirring together. Flour hands and knead mixture for 2 minutes. Divide into 8 balls. Cover with damp paper towel for 30 … [Read more...] about Flour Tortillas From Scratch