Marinated Cucumbers and Onions 3 medium cucumbers (peeled and sliced 1/4” thick)1 medium onion (sliced and separated into rings)3 medium tomatoes (cut into wedges)1/2 cup white vinegar1/4 cup sugar1 cup water2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper1/4 cup canola oil Combine ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Refrigerate at least 2…
Cheesy Apples 8 tablespoons butter (softened)1 cup sugar8 ounces Velveeta cheese3/4 cup flour20 ounces canned sliced apples (unflavored and drained) Cream butter and sugar. Add Velveeta and flour and mix until smooth.Place sliced apples in a buttered 1½ quart casserole dish. Spread cheese mixture over the apples.Bake at 350°F for 35-45 minutes. Cheese mixture should…
Borracho Beans Excellent soupy beans. 3 cups dried pinto beans (rinsed)7 cups water3 cups beef broth12 ounces beer1 pound bacon (chopped)1 small onion (chopped)3 large garlic cloves (minced)1 tsp salt (more to taste)1 tbsp ground cumin1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp chili powder1/2 tsp black pepper2 Serrano pepper (seeded, de-veined, and chopped)1 jalapeno pepper (seeded, deveined,…
Candied Jalapeños 3 pounds fresh firm jalapeno peppers (washed)2 cups cider vinegar6 cups white granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon turmeric1 teaspoon celery seed3 teaspoons granulated garlic1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper Wearing gloves, remove the stems from all of the jalapeno peppers. The easiest way to do this is to slice a small disc off of the stem-end…
Zucchini Pita 2 cups zucchini (shredded)1/2 cup onion (shredded)salt and pepper (to taste)3/4 cup Bisquick1/4 cup vegetable oil3/4 cup cheddar cheese (cut in chunks)2 eggs1 dash oregano Mix together all ingredients. Pour into a greased 9-inch pan and bake at 350o for 45 minutes, until top is brown and slightly crusty. Jalapeno pepper may be…