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Green Bean Casserole Recipe

March 6th, 2010 by alice  Tags: , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 2 (16 ounce)cansFrench style green beans(drained)
  2. 1 (15 ounce)canwhite shoepeg corn(drained)
  3. 10 3/4ouncescream of celery soup
  4. 1cup shreddedcheddar cheese(more if you like)
  5. 1pinchsalt
  6. 1/2cupsour cream
  7. 1/2cuponions
  8. 38Ritz crackers
  9. 1/2cupbutter

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix corn and green beans.
  2. Put in greased casserole.
  3. Mix soup, sour cream, onion, salt, and cheese.
  4. Spread over corn and green beans.
  5. Melt butter, add crackers and brown.
  6. Sprinkle over the top of casserole.
  7. Sprinkle cheese over the top.
  8. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

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Sherried Black Bean Bisque Recipe

February 23rd, 2010 by alice  Tags: , , ,

Sherried Black Bean Bisque Recipe

INGREDIENTS

  1. 2 (15 ounce)cansblack beans
  2. 1 (14 ounce)canchicken broth or14 ouncesvegetable stock
  3. 1/2cupdry sherry
  4. 1 1/2teaspoonsground cumin
  5. 1/8teaspooncayenne
  6. 1cuphalf-and-half
  7. 1/4cupsour cream
  8. 2scallions, thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a blender or food processor, puree the beans with their liquid and broth until smooth. Transfer to a large saucepan.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add sherry, cumin and cayenne. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add half-and-half and heat through.
  3. Ladle into bowls. Swirl 1 tablespoon of sour cream into each bowl and garnish with sliced scallions.

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Lima Bean-Fresh Herb Pate Recipe

January 7th, 2010 by alice  Tags: , , , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 1 (15 ounce)canlima beans, rinsed and drained
  2. 2garlic cloves
  3. 1cupricotta cheese
  4. 3tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
  5. 2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
  6. 3/4teaspoonsalt
  7. 1/4teaspoonpepper
  8. 2tablespoons choppedfresh chives
  9. 2tablespoons choppedfresh parsley
  10. 2-3teaspoons choppedfresh dill

DIRECTIONS

  1. Add first 7 ingredients to a food processor; process until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
  2. Add in chives, parsley, and dill; process until combined.
  3. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 2-cup bowl lined with plastic wrap; cover and chill 8 hours.
  4. Unmold pate; discarding plastic wrap; place on a serving dish.

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Leftover Bean Soup Bean Dip Recipe

October 10th, 2009 by alice  Tags: , , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 2cups left over spicyblack bean soup
  2. 1cupsalsa
  3. 1tablespoonolive oil
  4. 1tablespoon rose’ssweetened lime juice
  5. shreddedMexican blend cheese (optional)
  6. sour cream (optional)
  7. diced tomatoes (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Smash all together using a fork (coarser), blender (smoother), or food processor (smoothest).
  2. Put in a bowl, sprinkle a handful (more or less) of cheese over top and melt in microwave or oven.
  3. top with sour cream and diced tomatoes (opt.).
  4. Serve with pita chips, tortilla chips, warm crusty bread, or corn chips.

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Banh Xeo Vietnamese Bean Sprout Pancake Recipe

October 10th, 2009 by alice  Tags: , , , , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 4ounces water packedextra firm tofu, well drained
  2. 1smallonion
  3. 3largebutton mushrooms
  4. 4ouncesbean sprouts
  5. 1tablespoonpeanut oil
  6. 1/2cuprice flour
  7. 1pinchturmeric
  8. 2tablespoonswater
  9. 1tablespooncoconut milk
  10. Garnishs

  11. lettuce leaves
  12. spearmint, leaves
  13. Thai sweet chili sauce

DIRECTIONS

  1. Use the peanut oil or other neutral tasting oil.
  2. Press the tofu to remove as much water as possible.
  3. Peel and slice onions.
  4. Slice the mushrooms.Wash sprouts and set aside to drain.
  5. The tofu should be 1/4 inch square and 2 inches long when you slice it.
  6. Now heat oil over high heat and place the mushroom, tofu and onion in a single layer on bottom of pan.Saute over high heat until vegetables are browned on bottom.
  7. Whisk flour, turmeric, water and milk to form thin batter.When tofu is ready add batter to pan slowly. You don’t want the veggies to float to the edges.And tilt carefully to distribute batter evenly.
  8. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.Place sprouts on 1/2 pancake and cook for two or three more minutes until you see the underside of pancake is golden and crispy when you check edges.
  9. Fold pancake over sprouts and slide onto serving plate.
  10. Make sure each person gets lettuce and mint leaves.TO eat cut off pieces [bite size]and wrap in lettuce leaf with mint and a bit of chili sauce.
  11. Do not depend on the time. Use desired results to tell you when the next step or when it is done.

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