Peppers and Black Bean Soup
When you barely have time to prepare something good to eat, make a batch of peppers and black bean soup. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 2 (14 ounce) cans black beans 2 tablespoons butter or oil 1 large jalapeno, seeded and chopped 1 large garlic clove, crushed or minced 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 small onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon New Mexico Chile Powder 1/4 teaspoon Cumin 1/4 teaspoon Hot Spanish... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Moist, delicious and purely made with love. It's my husband's favorite birthday cake. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 can sliced pineapple in syrup, drained 1 small jar Maraschino cherries for the cake 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup oil 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Firemen Tom’s Chili and Taco Soup
This award winning recipe comes from Tom the Fireman of Sulphur Springs, Texas. We met at My First Cooking Demonstration at the Main Street Farmer's Market. He assures me that it's the best tastin' chili and super easy to make. Tom's Famous Fire House Chili 1 pound ground turkey 1 onion, if you like onion 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (14.5 oz) tomato sauce 1 packet of Williams Chili Seasoning,... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Main Street Farmers Market Caviar
So FRESH, so hard to stop eating. I could skip the chips and eat it with a spoon or on top of anything grilled. D HERE'S ALL IT TAKES Chunky salad bits 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed 1/2 (11 oz) can sweet corn 2 small ripe tomatoes, chopped 3/4 cup seedless cucumber, chopped 1/4 cup purple onion, finely chopped 3 green onions, finely chopped 2 jalapenos, seeded & finely chopped 1... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Oven Fried Crispy Chicken Bites
My friend, Patsy from Family, Friends and Food had me drooling over her simple Crispy Chicken Recipe using Panko Bread Crumbs. Inspired by Patsy's cooking process, I ventured to make my own version. But only because I had to work with what I had on hand in the pantry. I liked this recipe because I could BAKE the chicken in the oven in a relatively short time. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES to feed 2 adults,... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...Grill Roasted Bell Pepper
Ever have those days when you feel like grillin' ANYTHING, just so you can grill? I threw on a couple of red bell peppers the other day, just because. I took great pleasure in watching the skins turn black, knowing full well the inside was growing sweet and tender. Turning every now & then, making sure to get all the sides good and black. I didn't watch the time. I watched the peppers. After... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Roasted Garlic Paste and Oil
Inspired by Michael Chiarello's book Flavored Oils: 50 Recipes for Cooking with Infused Oils. I have, rolling around my head, the idea to make a loaf of garlic bread. Not the bread with garlic spread on it's slices. Garlic stirred into the dough itself. Is your mouth watering just thinkin' about it? But first, I need to roast a few heads of garlic. And while I'm at it, I may as well make garlic... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Zucchini and Red Bell Pepper Pasta
Fast, healthy and filling! It will take longer for the pasta to cook than the vegetables. Don't let the simplicity of the dish trick you, it's loaded with flavor. Using the freshest vegetables and a GOOD wedge of young Parmesan makes this dish a hit with everyone. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES linguine cooked according to the package directions 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup onion,... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Soft White Bread Made At Home
The original recipe is Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread Inspired by Chris Kimball from the book, Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day. At the time of mixing the dough, I didn't have whole wheat flour and took a chance on using all All-Purpose Flour in the recipe. It worked out beautifully. The family fell in love, the kids wanted to eat peanut butter sandwiches all day long, and I fell addicted to... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Roasted Red Pepper and White Bean Soup
"This is a SIMPLE SOUP, completely dependent on the quality of the broth." That's what the cookbook says and I couldn't agree more. I followed the recipe, but then again, I didn't follow it. The original recipe called for canned ingredients. I had to take the home cooked approach. For you, I'll write the original recipe, THEN I'll tell you what I did. You pick the one that fits your needs... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Simple Herbed Butter with Lemon
Herbed Butter with Lemon by Central Market Add a delicious taste to steak, pasta, or green vegetables. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest salt to taste Allow the butter to come to room temperature in a small bowl. Cream the butter before adding the other ingredients. Mix well so... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Garlic Rosemary Butter
Melted Garlic Rosemary Butter by Central Market 3/31/2009 Divine with a baguette Servings: 2 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tsp Rosemary, dried sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 cloves garlic, finely minced Combine and serve. Read More →
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