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Black Bean Soup
By Marlenew
Yield 8 - 10 Servings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups black beans, cooked
- 6 cups water + vegetable bouillon
- 4-8 green onions, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 – 1/2 jalapeño (preference)
- Avocado, as much as you like!
Easy Cheese Pear Fig Spread Appetizer
By Marlenew
On a serving tray, lay out the cheese
- 1 piece of French double-cream soft cheese (such as Fromager d’Affinois, or Brie cheese)
- 1 box crackers
- 1 jar fig spread
- 1-2 pears
- Berries (optional)
Layered Spring Salad With Quinoa and Tangerines
By Marlenew
Toss quinoa with feta, herbs, 3 Tbsp pistachios, 1 Tbsp oil, and the lemon juice and toss to combine
- 4 c. cooked quinoa
- 3 oz. feta, crumbled (generous 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 c. chopped mixed herbs, such as dill, mint, and/or cilantro
- 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp toasted shelled pistachios
- 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp. lemon juice (about 1 1/2 lemons)
- 1/2 tsp. coarse salt, plus a pinch pepper to taste
- 12 oz. sugar snap peas (4 cups), trimmed
- 1/4 c. white balsamic vinegar
- 1 fennel bulb, trimmed, cored, and very thinly sliced (about 3 1/2 cups)
- 2 carrots, very thinly sliced
- 4 tangerines, peeled and separated into sections
- 1 watermelon radish or 2 to 4 regular radishes, very thinly sliced
- 2 c. baby arugula
Dried Beef & Corn Chowder
By Marlenew
Great hardy soup...quick to make
- 4 ounces dried beef, cut up
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cup potatoes, peeled & diced
- 3 cups corn, frozen
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon( dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups milk
- 1/4 cup flour
Flemish Beef Stew
By Marlenew
Carbonades Flamandes This traditional Flemish recipe is perfect for the slow cooker
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 1/2 pounds 3 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups 3 cups amber ale such as Grolsch or dark beer such as Heinekin Dark Lager
- 5 medium 5 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 3 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 3 whole sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 2 bay leaves
- 2 2 whole cloves
- 2 (1/2-inch thick) slices 2 (1/2-inch thick) slices day-old country bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1/2 medium lemon), or to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Slow cooker
Jalapeño-Cheese Grits Casserole
By Marlenew
This zesty Jalapeño-Cheese Grits Casserole is a spicy way to start the day
- 6 cups water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups Bob's Red Mill coarse-ground cornmeal
- 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 stick butter
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Frank's
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup canned green chiles, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 3 large eggs, beaten
Baked Caramel Cinnamon Bananas Recipe
By Marlenew
Line cookie sheet with foil
- 3 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 4 Tbsp. honey
- Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup favorite flavor baking chips (I used Ghiradelli Caramel Chips)
- Vanilla ice cream or yogurt (optional)
Peanut Butter Cookies
By Marlenew
Mix sugars, peanut butter, shortening, butter and egg in large bowl
- Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Vegetarian Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
By Marlenew
Vegetarian Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili is a crowd-pleasing main dish with a kick of cinnamon and orange zest!
- 1 Tbsp. oil
- 1 sweet white onion, diced
- 1 large or 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into very small pieces
- (3) 15 oz. cans BUSH’S Black Beans in a Mild Chili Sauce (do not drain)
- 3 Tbsp. chili powder
- (1) 14 oz. can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 orange, zest
- Sour cream (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Cheesy Shrimp and Grits
By Marlenew
In a large pot over medium heat, add the milk, water and salt
- 2 cups low-fat milk
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal grits
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley