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Santa Maria Valley Beans

Santa Maria Valley Beans
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Frijoles de Valle de Santa Maria
Servings Prep Time
6 people 60 minutes
Cook Time
120 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 60 minutes
Cook Time
120 minutes
Santa Maria Valley Beans
Print Recipe
Frijoles de Valle de Santa Maria
Servings Prep Time
6 people 60 minutes
Cook Time
120 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 60 minutes
Cook Time
120 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Cook the beans, covered with water for 2 hours or until they are tender. When ready, remove the beans from the pot, reserving the cooking liquid.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 3 Tbls olive oil, add the garlic and fry it until golden brown. Add the beans and mash some of them with a spoon to make a little puree. Add the chopped green chiles, cheese, and hominy, stir a bit and then add 1 1/2 cups of the reserved bean liquid. Simmer 10 minutes.
  3. Make 2 chiles for each diner. Run the whole chile with salt and pepper. Prick the chiles in 2 or 3 places, putting slivers of garlic into them. In one slit, put the clove of garlic.
  4. Put the chiles in a 300 degree oven for 2 hours. Baste with some of the bean liquid several times. When ready to serve, pour the beans over the chiles and bring to the table in a heated casserole dish.
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Hot Vegetable Broth

Hot Vegetable Broth
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Fresh Vegetable broth is a wonderful base for many homemade soups and stews.
Servings Prep Time
6 people 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 60 minutes
Hot Vegetable Broth
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Fresh Vegetable broth is a wonderful base for many homemade soups and stews.
Servings Prep Time
6 people 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 60 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Make a broth of shredded cabbage, carrots, onions, garlic, turnips, chopped celery, chiles, canned tomatoes and water. Cook thoroughly until vegetables are cooked, strain, and serve hot with a spoonful of cooked rice in a soup bowl, or use as a base to another recipe that calls for Vegetable Broth.
Recipe Notes

Variation: For Vegetable Soup, leave all
the vegetables in without straining.

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Country Ranch Soup

Country Ranch Soup
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Sopa Rancheros De Campos
Servings Prep Time
8 120 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 120 minutes
Country Ranch Soup
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Sopa Rancheros De Campos
Servings Prep Time
8 120 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 120 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Saute the onion and vegetables in the butter, and when light brown, mix in the flour and transfer to a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes to brown through without scorching.
  2. While the vegetables are finishing, take the stewed tomatoes and cloves of garlic and heat in a skillet to dry them out. Dry them to the point where the liquid is almost gone, but not completely gone, just enough to concentrate the flavors. Set this skillet aside, if you finish before the vegetables are ready.
  3. Scrape the contents of the baked vegetables into 3 quarts of soup stock and add the stewed tomatoes, the garlic, the bay leaf, and chile powder. Simmer for one hour, skimming occasionally and season well with salt.
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Vegetable Minestrone Soup

Vegetable Minestrone Soup
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Italian Favorite modified for Vegetarians.
Servings Prep Time
12 People 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
12 People 60 minutes
Vegetable Minestrone Soup
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Italian Favorite modified for Vegetarians.
Servings Prep Time
12 People 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
12 People 60 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: People
Instructions
  1. In a Saute pan heat olive oil. Saute garlic, onions and leek. Add tomatoes and one can water, potatoes, celery and carrots and cook 25 minutes.
  2. Add barley and cook 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cook 20 minutes or until barley is done.
  3. Makes about 1 gallon.
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Shepherds Pie

Shepherds Pie
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This traditionally-meaty favorite comes out just fine when made with alternate ingredients.
Servings Prep Time
8 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 30 minutes
Shepherds Pie
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This traditionally-meaty favorite comes out just fine when made with alternate ingredients.
Servings Prep Time
8 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Quarter the potatoes and throw them in a big pot of boiling water. When they are cooked but still firm, take them out and mash them (with milk if you like, but not too much).
  2. While you are waiting for the potatoes, slice the mushrooms, onions, leeks and garlic and fry them in a little oil in a sauce-pan over medium heat. Add whatever sauces you like to them (red wine, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, etc). Try to retain any liquid in the pan, this will become "gravy" for the pie.
  3. When the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are brown around the edges, turn off the heat. Combine the onions/mushrooms with the (defrosted) diced veggies and the TVP/seitan and mix it all together. (NOTE: you may want to brown the TVP/seitan before adding it in depending on what you use.) If you are using cheese add a little to help give more flavor and to help it stick together.
  4. Mix in the mustard in small amounts, sampling until you get a taste you like - too much mustard will be *very* noticeable. Spread the veggie/TVP mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 (lasagna-sized) baking pan.
  5. Top with the potatoes, smoothing them out at the top. Cover with cheese if desired. Note: gauge things by eye so you do not overfill the pan! If you have too much, try making a couple of smaller pies in round pie tins.
  6. Bake in a convection oven at 375 for 30-45 minutes or until cheese on top turns a golden brown. Serve immediately (but remember, its hot!) Makes: A whole ton, probably enough for 10 people if you make a side dish as well. Store excess Shepherds Pie in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave.
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Black Bean Cakes

Black Bean Cakes
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Black Bean Cakes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Black Bean Cakes
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Black Bean Cakes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. In a blender puree beans with cilantro, chili powder, cumin, coriander.
  2. Pour mixture into a medium bowl. Stir in garlic, onion, eggs and enough flour to make a thick batter.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large non-stick saute pan and spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into pan.
  4. Cook for about 2 minutes per side turning once or until cakes are golden and cooked through.
  5. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, guacamole and a spoonful of salsa.
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Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Bourbon BBQ Sauce
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A Delightful BBQ sauce that does well with most all foods.
Servings Prep Time
2 Cups 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
2 Cups 30 minutes
Bourbon BBQ Sauce
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A Delightful BBQ sauce that does well with most all foods.
Servings Prep Time
2 Cups 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
2 Cups 30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: Cups
Instructions
  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth, about 15 seconds.
  2. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Pulse 2 or 3 times.
  3. Store in a sterilized container until ready to use.
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Bruschetta With Tomatoes, Cucumbers, And Basil

Bruschetta With Tomatoes, Cucumbers, And Basil
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A Wonderful Italian Appetizer!
Servings Prep Time
4 30 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 30 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Bruschetta With Tomatoes, Cucumbers, And Basil
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A Wonderful Italian Appetizer!
Servings Prep Time
4 30 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 30 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. 1. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and basil; season lightly with salt and pepper. Add olive oil and vinegar, and toss well to combine. Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour, but no longer than 2.
  2. Heat broiler or grill pan.
  3. Cut bread diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil; grill or broil on both sides until toasted.
  4. 3. Rub hot bread lightly with garlic cloves on one side only. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and top with tomato mixture. Let stand a few minutes to allow juices to soak into bread before serving.
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