1. Cut the bacon slices into 1/2-inch pieces and fry in a skillet until well browned. Drain on paper towels. 2. Combine the bacon, sweet potatoes and pineapple in a large mixing bowl and toss lightly. In a small bowl conbine the mayonnaise, mustard, lime juice and pepper. 3. Add dressing to the potato mixture […]

ABOUT 40 MINUTES BEFORE SERVING: In a 10-inch skillet, over medium-high heat, heat the olive or salad oil until hot then add the onions and cook until golden brown. Remove the onions to a bowl and set aside. On a sheet of waxed paper, mix the flour, salt, dried rosemary, and pepper, blending well, then […]

SALAD 1 cn Light OR dark kidney beans – drained (15.5oz can) 1 cn Black beans (15 ounce can) – drained and rinsed 1 cn Garbanzo beans (15 oz can) – drained 1 c Chopped red bell pepper 1/4 c Sliced green onions 1 Medium carrot, thinly sliced In small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; […]

Preheat oven to 375degrees. Place rice in bottom of casserole dish. Steam vegetables for 5-7 minutes, then spoon vegetables over rice. Top with marinara sauce. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over casserole and top with sesame seeds. ~–

Put the wild rice and water in a small sauce pan. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a bare simmer, cover and cook until the rice is tender, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. While the rice is cooking, saute the bacon until golden brown and crisp, then drain on a […]

Peel and cut eggplants into 1 inch by 2 inch strips. Mix sugar and Balsamic vinegar. Set aside. Heat 1/2 olive oil in wok. Add 1/2 eggplants and cook, stirring constantly until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan. Heat remaining 1/2 oil and cook remaining eggplant in same fashion. Add all eggplant back […]

Cook pork over medium high heat in a 4 or 5 qt. pan until fat begins to melt. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until onion is soft (about 5 min.). Sort beans and discard debris; rinse well. Add beans and epazote to pan and pour in broth and water. Raise heat to […]

Cook the chopped mushrooms very slowly in the butter until soft, add the flour and blend. Gradually add the heated milk stirring all the time until the sauce is smooth. Take the pan off the heat and add one of the eggs (beaten), the parsley, the rice and the salt and pepper. Blend well, then […]

chunky salsa, sliced black olives, sour cream, sliced green onions, diced avocados 6-8 servings. In blender or food processor , puree corn and chicken broth.Melt butter in stockpo Add corn puree and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in milk, cumin, and garlic. Tabasco and white pepper , next,soup may be […]

Peel eggplant and cut into cubes; cook until tender and drain. Brown ground beef and onions. Cook until meat is brown and onion clear. Add eggplant and cook until half the liquid has evaporated. Combine bread crumbs, eggs and cheese. Stir into meat mixture. Place in casserole and pour spaghetti sauce over top. Bake at […]