Completely soften beans as directed above. (Beans should be soft before mixing with sugar and syrup). Drain, reserving 1 cup of liquid. Put beans in CROCK-POT. Add all remaining ingredients along with the 1 cup reserved bean liquid; m ix well. Cover and cook on Low 10 to 12 hours. (High: 4 to 5 hours, […]

Figure on 1 to 1 1/2 potatoes per person. Peel and cut the potatoes into large chunks. Boil in enough water to cover, seasoned with onion and garlic powders, for 20 to 30 minutes. Drain the cooking water, return the potatoes to the pot and place them on the hot burner for 1 minute to […]

Combine all ingredients in non-reactive pan. Bring to boil over med-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, for 30 mins, or until mixture is thickened. Prepare the jars, lids and boiling water bath. Fill jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims with cleantowel and attach lids securely. Place […]

Cook pasta till al dente. Rinse with cool water. Drain & put in mixing bowl. Chop artichokes into bite-sized pieces. Add to pasta. Add sprouts & then the rest of the ingredients. Mix well & allow to stand for 2 hours at room temperature or in the fridge.

Brown beef in skillet;drain fat.Stir in kidney beans,soup, water and seasoning mix.Bring to a boil.Reduce heat;cover and simmer 5 minutes,stirring occasionally.Serve over cooked rice. makes 4 servings. 1 – lb. ground beef 1 – 11 oz. can condensed Nacho Cheese or Cheddar Cheese soup 2 – cups water 1 – 16 oz. pkg. frozen broccoli,corn […]

Scrub and dry the potatoes. Cut a small deep slit in the top of each. Set the potatoes on the middle rack of a preheated 375F. oven and bake about 1 hour, or until potatoes are tender when pricked with a fork. Let potatoes cool slightly, cut off and discard the tops, and scrape the […]

Boil beans ahead of time then reheat in the garlic/butter mixture. Always run cold water over green vegetables to stop the cooking. This also helps them retain their colour. 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil on high heat. Add beans and boil until crisp-tender, about 2 to 4 minutes. Alternately, steam […]

HEAT THE OLIVE OIL in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium high. Add the chicken, onion and garlic. Stir- fry, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Add the zucchini and bell pepper, and saute for 3 minutes more, or until the zucchini is cooked but still slightly crisp and […]

Slice cucumbers paper-thin. Sprinkle slices with sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Marinate for 20 minutes, drain off liquid, and toss lightly with sour cream. Top with minced parsley.