Texas Cavier

I really am not for sure what to put this under.  It really isn't a salsa or a dip.  So I will categorize under both.  I am not a fan of beans of any kind unless baked beans and than they have to have LOTS of brown sugar.  But I really enjoy this.   And hey they say beans are the magical fruit!!

1 can black bean
1 can black eyed peas
1 can shoe peg corn
1/4 cup onion
1/4 cup tomatoes
1/4 cup green peppers or yellow or red (personal preference)
8 oz Italian dressing

Drain beans and rinse off.  Add onion, tomatoes and green peppers..  You can always add more vegetables if you like.  Pour the dressing over all and mix well.  It is always better to make the night before and let sit.

Serve with your favorite Tortilla chips.

Enjoy!!!

Tim's Chili

This recipe is my husbands recipe.  When he makes chili he doesn't really measure - he just throws in everything till it tastes good.  So this is just approximate on measurements.  You can add or take out to your liking.

Ingredients:

Tomato Juice- amount depends on how much you want to make.  One quart feeds 7-8 people

Hamburger- 1 ½ to 2 pounds per quart of juice. (I like it thick)

Mrs. Grimes Chili Beans- 3 to 4 of the small cans per quart of juice

Onion- 1 large per quart

Green Pepper- 1 per quart

Jalapeno- 1 to 2 per quart finely chopped (remove the seeds, that is where most of the hot is)

Chili Powder- add to taste (start with about 4-5 tablespoons per quart and go from there)

Minced Garlic- add to taste (I don’t use a lot, a teaspoon or two)

Cayenne Pepper- teaspoon or two

Corn Meal- gives it a thick texture.  Add about 2-3 heaping tablespoons and then add to desired thickness. (Chili will thicken as it cooks)

Cilantro- fresh is preferred; just do not add too much as it will overpower the flavor.

You can add whatever else you think might be good in it.  Cook over very; very low heat for at least 4-5 hours, stirring often.  If time permits, let it cool for an hour or so and then re-heat prior to eating. 

 

Sausage and Creamy Tomato Pasta

This recipe makes a lot so make sure you invite all your neighbors over.  Also have copies of this recipe ready cause it is so good!!

Ingredients:

1 lb Italian sausage cooked and drained
1 cup chopped onion
3 gloves garlic, minced
1 (16 oz) can Italian style diced tomatoes
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 cup heavy cream
5-6 leaves of fresh basil chopped (I sometimes omit this and it still tastes great)
12 oz penne pasta (Get a 16 ounce box and use 3/4 of it)
Grated Parmesan for Topping

Directions:

Cook the pasta in salted water al dente.

While pasta is cooking, cook the Italian sausage.

Add the onions and garlic to the sausage and saute for a few minutes.

Pour the entire can of diced tomatoes and the tomato sauce and heat through.

Pour in the cream and heat through.  The longer you cook the sauce the thicker it will get so simmer until it is the consistency you want.

Add the fresh basil and let is simmer for a few minutes.

Finally mix the sauce, with the pasta and serve.  Top each serving with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Texas Caviar

This is a recipe that I received from a co-worker, Becky.  I am not a bean fan but I REALLY do like this stuff. This is best if made up the night before you are serving.


1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz)  black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 can shoe peg corn, drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped tomato
8 oz Italian dressing

Put beans, peas and corn in a big bowl.  Add onions, green pepper and tomatoes. (*NOTE - you can add red peppers or yellow peppers if you like also.)

Add Italian dressing to mixture in bowl.  Let set over night and enjoy with your favorite tortilla chips.