Extra Quick Chili
An extra quick chili recipe that is super-easy and delicious too.
Easy Veggie Burger Chili
4 frozen veggie burgers 1 16-ounce bag frozen pepper-onion mix 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 16-ounce can pink beans 1 16-ounce can chick peas 2 cups frozen corn 1 tablespoon mild chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin pinch cayenne or a dash of hot pepper sauce, to...
Creole Sauce for Whole Grains
I can't claim that this is authentic Creole cooking, but it's a delicious sauce. If you're an okra fan, you'll love it. If you're not, this recipe just may convert you. 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 28-ounce can italian plum tomatoes 2 cups sliced okra,...
Chuckwagon Beans
1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup canned tomato sauce 1 teaspoon bouillon granules or 1 bouillon cube 2 tart apples, cored and cut into bite-size pieces 1/4 cup dried cherries or golden raisins 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup brown sugar, or to taste (or use...
Chafing Dish (or Crockpot) Chili
Winter parties call for a huge pot of chili with all the trimmings! 2 large onions, chopped 2 green peppers, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 3 tablespoons mild chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or bottled hot...
Castaway Stew
2 onions, chopped 2 cups bouillon 3 sweet potatoes, cut in 1/2" dice 1 small head cabbage, cored and shredded 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot 1-2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced, or bottled hot pepper sauce, to taste 1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes,...
Cajun Lentils & Zucchini
1 large, sweet onion such as Vidalia, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 2 cups bouillon 1 cup lentils 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, undrained 2 teaspoons cajun spice blend (see note) 4 small, firm zucchini, sliced Cooked barley or other whole grains of your...
Butternut Squash-Fruit Casserole
1 butternut squash, about 2 pounds 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 4 cups bouillon 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon nutmeg pinch cayenne, or to taste 2 tart apples, cored and cut in 1/2" chunks 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1...
Bright Yellow Dal
Dal is a thick puree of spiced lentils or split peas that can be yellow, orange, green or brown depending on the legume you choose. Serve it with cooked whole grains and a green salad, or combine it with other Indian-inspired dishes for a multi-course ethnic feast.
Black Beans from Scratch
1 pound dried black beans 2 onions, chopped 1 bay leaf 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 28-oz. can plum tomatoes, cut in pieces 4 t. bouillon granules 2 t. tabasco sauce, or to taste 2 t. cumin 2 T. chili powder 2 carrots, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 orange, quartered...