Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic, minced2 Chinese eggplants, roll cut*1 green chili minced2 cups green beans8 oz fresh or frozen mussels1/2 cup green onions1/2 cup chicken stock1/4 cup dark soy sauce2 tablespoons fresh ginger, cut into small sticks2 tablespoons hoisin sauce2 tablespoons oyster sauce2 tablespoons of ground pork1 tablespoon balsamic or black rice vinegar1 tablespoon chili […]
Filling Ingredients: 2 cups turkey, dark meat 2 cups broth 2 onions 4 cloves garlic 1 small punch of parsley (not cut up) 1 dried arbol chili pepper (or any other dried large black chile pepper) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon oregano 2 chipotle peppers packed in adobo sauce (it comes in a can) 2 […]
Ingredients:1 large onion, diced1 stalk celery, diced2 cloves garlic, diced2 carrots, diced30 oz canned black beans, with liquid20 oz canned tomatoes with green chile3 oz chorizo, diced2 tablespoons oil1 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes Directions:In a large saucepan, heat the oil. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, pepper flakes and chorizo. Cook 10-15 minutes or […]
Black Bean DipIngredients:28 oz canned black beans, drained1 small onion, sliced3 cloves of garlic1 tablespoon cumin1 tablespoon plain yogurt (optional*)1 tablespoon lime juice*1 teaspoon chile powder1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Directions:Pour all ingredients into a food processor (or blender) and pulse until you achieve your desired consistency. Pretty smooth but with the odd whole bean is […]
Spicy Chicken Soup with Rice and BeansIngredients: 4 cups chicken broth10 oz canned tomatoes with chiles1/4 cup white rice15 oz canned black beans1 cup corn kernels1 cup cooked, cubed chicken breast2 tablespoons salsa1/4 cup fresh parsley1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1 teaspoon cayenne1 teaspoon chile powder Directions:In a large pot, bring broth, spices, rice and tomatoes […]
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter OR oil1 1/2 cups basmati rice15 oz canned red runner beans OR kidney beans1 cup peas1 medium onion, chopped1 teaspoon cumin seeds1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon Texas-style chili powdersaltfresh black pepper Directions: In a medium sauce pan, bring 2 1/2 cups of water to boil. Stir in butter/oil, a […]
Ingredients: 1 cup jasmine rice1 1/2 cups water or broth1/2 cup frozen okra2 green onions, chopped and seperated10 oz Ro-tel tomatoes and chiles15 oz canned black beansfrozen or fresh shrimp, peeled (optional) Directions: In a large pot, bring water, rice and the white part of the onion to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for […]