SPICE BLENDS AND SPICE PASTES

SPICE BLENDS AND SPICE PASTES

Spice blends are a great shortcut for the busy cook who likes interesting flavors. Find them in the spice section of your supermarket or make up your own. The spice blends are made with all dry ingredients; spice pastes use some fresh ingredients such as onions,...

Introduction to the Recipes

It’s hard to go wrong when you cook with fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans. You don’t need to worry about precise measurements, cooking times or ingredient preparation. The recipes give you general guidelines, but if you do things a little...
SPICE BLENDS AND SPICE PASTES

Zippy Black Bean Dip

1 16-ounce can black beans, drained 1 clove garlic A few dashes of bottled hot sauce or chopped pickled jalapeno peppers, to taste 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or wine vinegar 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon mild chili powder Mash the ingredients together or...
SPICE BLENDS AND SPICE PASTES

Tri-Color Salsa or Dip

1 16-ounce can small red beans, drained 1 10-ounce can shoepeg corn, drained 2-4 tablespoons hot red pepper relish, or to taste 1 bunch green onions, white part only, sliced thin 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped Mix all ingredients together and chill. Yield:...
SPICE BLENDS AND SPICE PASTES

Tex-Mex Bean Dip

1 cup frozen onion-pepper mix OR 1/2 cup chopped onion plus 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 cup water 1 16-ounce can kidney beans, drained juice of one lime 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves (optonal; may substitute parsley) 2 teaspoons mild chili powder pinch...