1 lb dried Anasazi beans
5 cups water
2 T olive oil
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
2 t New Mexican Chili Powder
1 t garlic powder
1/2 t Mexican oregano
1/4 t ground black pepper
1 pinch of either ground Guajillo (mild to medium heat) or Cayenne (spicy) pepper (optional)
Pinch sugar
12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
2 t chicken base
1 large jalapeno, cleaned, but left whole Read More
Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Apple
3 slices meaty bacon, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 apple, unpeeled, chopped
1 very small or 1/2 of one medium cabbage, shredded
1/4 to 1/2 cup water
Salt to taste (optional) Read More
Fairy Tale Eggplant Parmesan
6 fairy tale eggplants, sliced in half lengthwise
1 1/2 cups thick pasta sauce of your choice
6 fresh basil leaves, torn in half
8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
1 cup Parmesan, fresh grated Read More