Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Chili Beans


Chili Beans

I made delicious chili last year from a recipe I found and modified on pinterest. I thought this was it:
Five Bean Vegetarian Chili, so I tried to recreate it...

I thought it turned out quite bland, but my husband loved it. I still thought it was good, but not spicy chili that I wanted.

Ingredients
2 red bell peppers, chopped
2 red onions, diced
4 teaspoons garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cans tomato sauce
10 cups Bob's Red Mill 15 Bean Soup beans, presoaked and cooked
5 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder

Directions:
1.   Add red peppers and onions to a large pot. Saute over medium high heat until onions are translucent. Add garlic and saute another minute until fragrant. Add broth, tomato sauce, and all beans. Bring to a boil.
2.  Add cumin, paprika, salt, and garlic powder. Reduce heat to simmer and cook 15-20 minutes longer, stirring throughout. Serve hot with sliced green onions, cheese, sour cream, or other toppings as desired.

*If I make this again, I will add a can or two of tomato paste, a 28 oz can of crushed or diced tomatoes, and some chili powder. Seems strange to me that this chili didn't include chili powder :-/
*this can be a quick dinner if use canned beans-would need about ten cans different beans.

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Traditional Corn Bread


Corn Bread

I always double this recipe and bake it in my square iron skillet. Perfection!

Ingredients:
1 cup yellow corn meal
1 cup white flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg, beaten lightly

Directions:
1.  Combine corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in bowl.
2.  Combine milk, oil, and egg in small bowl.
3.  Add milk to flour mixture, stir until just blended. Pour into greased pan. Bake in preheated oven at 400 for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Serve warm.

*Muffins:  spoon into 10-12 muffin cups 2/3 full and bake at 400 for 15 minutes.