1. COOK BACON UNTIL CRISP; CRUMBLE; ADD WITH BACON FAT TO DRAINED BEANS. 2. ADD BEANS TO WATER. 3. BRING TO A BOIL; COVER; SIMMER 10 MINUTES OR UNTIL BEANS ARE TENDER. DRAIN; RESERVE 1 QT LIQUID. ADD RESERVED BEAN LIQUID, CRUMBLED BACON AND 3/4 TSP BLACK PEPPER. MIX LIGHTLY AND SERVE. NOTE: 1. FOLLOW […]

Peel away some of the the papery layers from the garlic heads, particularly from down among the top cloves, taking care not to break off the cloves. Slice off the tops. From 8 squares of heavy aluminum foil, form 8 muffin sized cups, making sure that they are pinched together firmly to prevent leakage. Place […]

PICKLING MIXTURE 1 tb Finely chopped garlic 1 tb Finely chopped fresh ginger 1 tb Finely chopped scallions 2 ts Finely chopped dried chile 2 ts Sugar 1 tb Salt SEPARATE THE LEAVES AND SPRINKLE them with the salt. Pour in the cold water and allow them to stand in a cool place for 8 […]

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large roasting pan, toss together all ingredients except salt & pepper. Roast for about 45 minutes, or until vegetables are nicely browned and potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with salt & pepper. Serve hot or at room temperature.

If you like an assertive chili-based relish, try this flavorful one on nearly any white-fleshed fish (whole, steaks or fillets). Like it hotter? Add some more chilies! Grill chilies 4 to 5 inches from hot coals until soft and the skin ruptures. Let cool slightly; rub skin off. Seed and cut into a coarse dice. […]

Finely chop (or grind) cranberries, apples and orange. Mix with sugar and refrigerate for a day or two before serving. Great with chicken or turkey.

In a large bowl, combine the carrots, raisins and red pepper; toss. Add the parsley and cumin; toss again. Add the vinegar, honey, salt and pepper; toss one more time, and serve.

Pour all into saucepan, toss lightly and bring to a boil. Serve hot or cold with meat or fish. If served cold, allow to chill overnight.

Combine All Ingredients in A Nonaluminum Saucepan. Place Over High Heat. Bring To A Boil, Stir Constantly. Reduce Heat & Simmer Uncovered 15 Min. OR Until Apples Are Tender. Remove From Heat & Let Cool. With Knife Blade in Processor, Add Cranberry Mixture. Process, Pulsing 1 OR 2 Times Until Combined. Place in A Medium […]

Rinse eggplant and cut off top. Peel, if desired. Cut crosswise into 1/2 inch slices. Place slices in a 12×7 1/2×2 inch e safe baking dish. Add 2 T water. Cover with vented microwave safe plastic wrap. Micro cook on 100 percent power (high) 5 to 7 minutes or till tender, turning the dish once. […]