Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Gassy & Good Three Bean Chili

(this version is veggie but you are free to add ground beef. I would have but I was serving to vegetarians. Stupid vegetarians)

1 15oz can black beans (drained)
1 15oz can dark red kidney beans (drained)
1 15oz can light red kidney beans (drained)
1 15oz can corn kernals (drained)
2 onion - diced
2 cloves garlic - minced
2 pkgs frozen sliced peppers (red, green, yellow)
1 28oz can diced tomatoes (reseve juices)
1 6oz can hot tomato paste
1 envelope chili spices (Lawrey's or whatever your store stocks)
1 chipotle pepper & some adobo sauce - diced

Process:
In a large pot heat a few Tbs of oil,
Saute onions until golden brown,
Add pepper slices & saute until soft,
add all other ingredients and stir.

If moisure is needed add tomatoe juice + water to the amount recommended on spice packet.

Bring to a boil then simmer until serving (about 45min - 1hr). Garnish with sour cream, shredded cheese & diced red onions.

I believe I got 8 full servings out of this.

Sunday, August 20, 2006

Pork A La Delightful M

1 boneless pork loin
4 oz thinkly sliced prosciutto
3 c washed, stemmed spinach
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c grated pecorino romano cheese
salt and pepper

1 c chicken stock
1 clove garlic, minced

Wash and coarsely chop spinach. Sweat garlic in olive oil over medium heat, add spinach until wilted and excess water evaporated. Salt and pepper to taste. When cool, mix with cheese.

Carefully slice pork loin so that it unfolds into thirds: From natural flap in meat, cut a section about 3/4 inch thick along one side. Do not cut all the way through. Lay flat and cut again the other direction: Pork should roll up as a spiral. Flatten meat, season with pepper. Cover Inside of pork with one layer of prosciutto, then spread with spinach/cheese mixture. Roll pork up and tie at regular intervals with kitchen string. Salt and pepper the outside.

Over high heat in oven-proof pan, brown pork loin in oil until brown on all sides. Transfer to 350 oven, roast for 50 minutes. Transfer to platter, let cool. Pour off excess fat from pan. Deglaze pan with chicken stock, add 1 clove minced garlic and chopped leftover prosciutto. Reduce liquid by half, add 1 TB butter. Slice pork, pour pan sauce over.

Serves as a decent hostess gift.

Thursday, August 17, 2006

Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup
This sounds like a yummy recipe. I will try it soon since Lentils are the only legume Jane will eat.