Jalapeno Cilantro Soup
This soup is SPICY. I do not recommend it for the sensitive folks out there. This one's for the heat lovers that like to sweat while they eat. I found this recipe delicious! I can't help wonder how it would taste if I used poblano peppers instead of jalapenos. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 fresh jalapenos, stemmed and seeded 3/4 cup finely chopped onion 3 garlic cloves,... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Deli-Style Rye
Another example of the beautiful and scrumptious bread recipes from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day. I can't stop the wonderful madness of baking bread. It's a part of me now; I've stopped buying store bought bread all together. When Deli-Style Rye Bread is compared to the recipe for Bran Enriched White Bread, the only difference is the list of ingredients. The instructions are the same... More...
By Jill | 10 comments | Full Recipe...Lemony Shrimp and Rice for Lunch
Zesty and light, shrimp sauteed in butter and lemon juice mixed with rice is a great lunch treat. I caught this shrimp, on sale of course, and couldn't resist treating myself. My husband and kids are NOT shrimp eaters, so I rarely cook it. Have you ever noticed that you don't see a lot of fish or shellfish on this site? That's why. Anyhoo. HERE'S ALL I DID 6 to 8 shrimp, already shelled &... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Cranberry Beans are Pretty Pinto Beans
Cranberry beans have a milder flavor than the earthy, meaty pinto bean. I would use them on a green salad. OH! Or I would use Peter's recipe for Black Eyed Pea Salad and substitute the peas with the cranberry beans. Oh yeah, that would be perfect. Anytime I try something new, especially beans, I cook them in the simplest way. I have to know their true flavor before I know which way to go with... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Collard Greens and Caramelized Onions
Nutritionally, collards are a goldmine. According to the USDA Composition of Foods, collard greens outrank broccoli, spinach, and mustard greens in nutritional value. A cancer-fighting vegetable along with kale and broccoli, collard greens are low in calories, high in fiber, and rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C, calcium, and B vitamins. Besides all that, they're pretty tasty. If you love eating... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...How to Cook Anazaki Beans
Anazaki beans can be used interchangeably with pinto beans or red beans. They have a creamy mild flavor that seems almost sweet compared to a pinto bean. I found these organic anazaki beans in the bulk section at H.E.B. Central Market. Because they were a little smaller than the pinto bean, I cooked them in the pressure cooker for about 25 minutes. I allowed the pressure cooker to cool down... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Anazaki Bean Dip
Anazaki beans can be used interchangeably with pinto beans or red beans. They have a creamy mild flavor that seems almost sweet compared to a pinto bean. When a couple of my beer drinking friends came by, I transformed these beans into an awesome dip. HERE'S ALL I DID 1 1/2 cups cooked anazuki beans or red beans 2 green onions 1 garlic clove handful fresh cilantro tortillas chips Put all the... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...Orange-Almond Biscotti
Biscotti is my favorite cookie to bake for friends, to give away as gifts, or just to eat alone. I'm flexible. This family favorite recipe comes straight from my secret cookie book. HERE'S ALL YOU NEED 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 2 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted and chopped Heat... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Bran Enriched White Bread Made At Home
I never thought I would see the day when I would become a devout bread maker. It's always been too scientific for me, too labor intensive for the amount of time I have on hand, too many times that all my hard work resulted in a dense block of undesirable bread only fit for the birds. Well NOT ANYMORE Brothers & Sisters, NOT ANYMORE!!! My dear friend Judy@NoFearEntertaining turned me on to a... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Crawfish Etouffe
This recipe came straight from an experienced Cajun home cook. Simple to pull together and absolutely down home delicious! It was everything I expected to taste. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2 large yellow onions, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 large green bell pepper, chopped 1 can tomatoes with green chilies 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons creole seasoning 1... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Healthy Chicken Salad
Roasted chicken and fresh cooked chickpeas taste so good together. Thrown on top of a mound of fresh vegetables and the meal is complete! HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1 roasted chicken breast mixed green salad chopped broccoli 1/2 carrot shredded canned or home cooked chickpeas your favorite salad dressing I've learned something about making individual salads for future meals. Stacking the ingredients... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...Spicy Cheese Grits
Completely Budget Friendly - as low as $0.08 per cup for breakfast. Creamy & delicious- like eating mashed potatoes - Grits are my new favorite breakfast food! Grits have been around FOREVER. We don't hear too much about them. I guess it's because they're not sexy enough. Growing up, the most I ever heard of them mentioned was on the TV show, Alice, when Flo would bark at Mel, "Kiss My... More...
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