Boil black beans in water for 2 minutes; remove from heat. Let soak in cooking water for 1 hour, or overnight if preferred. Saute celery, onion, and bell pepper in oil, until slightly tender. Then in bean soup, add salt, cilantro, and saute vegetables. Covered and simmer, until beans are soft, about 2 to 3 […]

Layer vegetables with salt, and leave 8 hours or overnight. Drain well. Place in a preserving kettle and add spices and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Lift vegetables from syrup with a slotted spoon, and pack into 1 pint preserving jars. Ladle syrup over top, leaving 1/8 inch head space, seal. Process in boiling water […]

Mix the garlic, chopped green onion tops and bottoms, and the oil thoroughly. Add the mayonnaise and blend the mixture well, until the oil is absorbed into the mayonnaise. Cover and chill. Makes about 2 1/2 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Asparagus, Red Bell Pepper, Broccoli, Potato Skins, Roast Beef, Turkey

Saute garlic, onion and mushrooms in olive oil, until golden. Wash and chop the broccoli rabe (rappini). Steam over boiling water for 5 minutes. Toss with cooked pasta, sauteed garlic mixture and grated cheese. Serve hot. 6-8 servings.

Prepare cabbage and apple. Use 1 T lemon juice to wet diced apple to prevent darkening. Toss cabbage, raisins, and apple. Mix fruit juices, salt, and sugar. Add sour cream, stir until smooth; add to salad and chill.

1. In salad bowl combine all ingredients, except lettuce. Chill 2. Serve on lettuce leaves. DEAL-MEAL CARDS USED: 1 meat 1 vegetable 1 fat 155 Calories

Combine beans & diced vegetables in a large bowl. Place remaining ingredients in blender & blend on high for 1 minute. Add to bean vegetable mixture. Blend more seasoned liquid if desired. Chill for 2 hours. Season to taste.

Preheat oven to 350F. Puree beans & parsley in a blender. Put in a bowl & add the other ingredients except the oil. Mix well & spoon onto a baking sheet. Flatten each patty & brush with oil. Bake until crusty & golden, about 15 minutes. This can be re-heated once cooked by frying in […]

Put on the pasta water to boil. When it is boiling add the sliced carrots. Cook for five minutes. Then add the rotini and bring back to the boil. Once it is boiling again slowly add the broccoli flowerettes. Stir and cook for about 10 minutes until rotini is done. Drain into a colander. Return […]

Equipment: Meadium-size heavy saucepan, mixing spoon, cober bowl or jar 1. Heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Swirl oil to completely coat pan bottom. Pour corn kernels in the pan and cook, stirring continually until lightly browned. Reduce heat to low and cook about 5 minutes. (Do not add more oil unless necessary to […]