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Black Eyed Caviar
There is a tradition here in the south of eating black eyed peas on New Year’s Day to symbolize prosperity. The source of the symbolism is interesting. You can read more about its origin, and get my favorite recipe for making black eyed peas from dried peas, by clicking this link: Black Eyed Peas Recipe […]
Continue readingBaked Bean Sandwiches
I believe this may fall under “frugal tips”. My mother was a little girl during the depression and remembers her dad making homemade baked beans (quite a treat)! Her fondest memory was what they did when there weren’t enough baked beans left to go around. They made open face baked beans sandwiches. Place slices of […]
Continue readingRed Lentil Dip
1 cup dried red lentils 3 cups vegetable broth (homemade or bought) 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 large tomato, chopped 1 red bell pepper, roasted and chopped Salt and pepper Freshly chopped parsley In a saucepan, cook the red lentils in the broth until soft and mushy. Place the lentils in a food processor, together […]
Continue readingEllen's Monterey Beans and Cheese
This was originally in the “More with Less” cookbook and this version was tweeked by my friend Elle. Fry, drain, and crumble 2 slices bacon*. Saute in bacon fat until tender one medium onion, chopped**. Add one 15oz can beans***, drained, rinsed, and mashed; Add 1 cup tomato sauce ****, Add 1 t. chili powder*****, […]
Continue readingHomemade Soy Milk
I just recently made Soy Milk. 1/2 half pound of soy beans makes about 12 gallon of milk. Soak beans 24 hours, change water once in a while. rinse beans after soaking, rub them in your hands to loosen hulls, measure beans, use 1 part beans to 3 parts water. put 1 cup beans in […]
Continue readingBean Burgers
1 can (rinsed and drained) or 1 1/2 cups cooked beans 3/4 cup toasted bread crumbs 2 eggs extra goodies of your choice seasonings of your choice Place crumbs, eggs, extra goodies and seasonings in food processor and pulse until well combined. Add beans and pulse until texture that you want, beans should still be […]
Continue readingHummus Without Oil
1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 water (or more, if you like it creamier) 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2-4 Tbsp tahini 1 tsp salt (since we have little children I don't add salt at the moment) Add all ingredients into a food processor. Turn on and let process […]
Continue readingAlmost Hummus
7/8 cup dried pinto beans (soaked overnight) discard soaking water 2 1/2 to 3 cups cooking water Cook beans in water 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours or until tender. 1 tsp minced garlic 2 cups of the cooked pinto beans 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 TBSP water 1 tsp cumin […]
Continue readingChili Casserole
I made this up years ago when I had not-enough of a bunch of things. It's basically an extrapolated tamale pie. I'm sorry this is so long. I promise it's not difficult. 1 15-ounce can chili (2 cups homemade/leftover) 1 pound ground meat, browned and drained (beef, turkey, whatever) 1 15-ounce can beans, any kind, […]
Continue readingPotato and Black-Eyed Pea Soup
2 quarts chicken, turkey, or vegetable stock (I used the stuff I made by boiling down our Thanksgiving turkey carcass.) 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes in 3/4-inch cubes (5 small – 3 large. I scrub but don’t peel them) 1 1/2 cups dry black-eyed peas (3-4 cups soaked, or 2 cans) 1/2 pound of […]
Continue readingFrijoles Bandera Mejicana With Wolgamuth Sauce
This is one of the best recipes I have come across in awhile… FRIJOLES BANDERA MEJICANA – you can not only get the recipe at this link but you can see a photo of it too, taken by the guy who made the recipe!: Editor’s note: click here for Frijoles Bandera Mejicana Recipe Editor’s note: […]
Continue readingCeci e Pasta – Chick Peas With Pasta
Here in southern Italy, many of our dishes are simple cooking, no bells or frills. It’s the poormans diet. So we tend to cook in a simple and tasty manner, and without measuring cups or spoons. 🙂 The following is easy, just keep it covered with water and stir occasionally so no sticking happens. Below […]
Continue readingBeans And Taters For Breakfast
This recipe sounds very weird and I am still trying to convince some of the more stubborn members of my family to try it but it is tasty, filling, nutritionally balanced, and best of all uses up little bits of leftovers! I start by boiling one or two potatoes with their skins on or if […]
Continue readingJust Right Beans
I cook four medium potatoes .. clean and do not peal. As I take them out of the water after 15 minutes (3,800 Feet Idaho) .. I use the hot potato water to start my beans. Sometimes I throw an extra potato in and leave it in with the beans .. smashed up. I do […]
Continue readingHomemade Chili Recipe
2 1/2lbs ground beef 1 small onion (chopped) 3 cloves garlic (minced) 1 packet chili powder 1-46oz can tomato juice 2 cans pinto beans or kidney beans Saute ground beef,onion and garlic until brown. Drain off any grease. Return to stove and add chili powder, tomato juice,beans and salt and pepper. Cook for 1 hour. […]
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