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

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...