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Collards And Tomatoes

Collards And Tomatoes
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This recipe can be made into a soup or a side dish depending on how much water you use.
Servings Prep Time
4 People 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 People 30 minutes
Collards And Tomatoes
Print Recipe
This recipe can be made into a soup or a side dish depending on how much water you use.
Servings Prep Time
4 People 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 People 30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: People
Instructions
  1. Rinse torn leaves and do not shake or dry them. Put in pot/pan and wilt.
  2. Add Italian seasoning, chopped tomatoes and continue to heat about 5 min.
  3. Add as much of the liquid as you want (a lot makes it into a soup, a little bit makes it into a side dish).
  4. Heat about 2 ~ 3 more minutes or until hot and serve.
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Eggplant and Chick Pea Stew

Eggplant and Chick Pea Stew
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Eggplant and Chick Pea Stew
Servings Prep Time
6 People 30 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 People 30 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Eggplant and Chick Pea Stew
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Eggplant and Chick Pea Stew
Servings Prep Time
6 People 30 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 People 30 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: People
Instructions
  1. Cut Eggplant Into 1/2 Inch Dice, Sprinkle With Salt, Place in a Colander, Put a Weight on Top and Leave for 30 Minutes.
  2. Rinse Eggplant and Gently Squeeze Out as Much Liquid as you Can.
  3. Preheat the oven To 400Ëš F.
  4. Saute the Onion in Half the Oil in a Large Saucepan for 10 Minutes. Remove With a Slotted Spoon and Saute the Eggplant Pieces in the Remaining Oil until Crisp and Lightly Browned. Drain on Paper Towels.
  5. Put the Eggplant and Onion Into An Ovenproof Dish, Then add the Garlic, Tomatoes, Chick Peas and Pepper. Mix Well.
  6. Cover and bake for 40-60 Min.
  7. Garnish With Fresh Mint Leaves.
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Bean Stew With Fennel and Tomatoes

Bean Stew With Fennel and Tomatoes
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Fennel and Tomaotes add zest to this Bean Stew.
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 Minutes
Cook Time
90 Minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 Minutes
Cook Time
90 Minutes
Bean Stew With Fennel and Tomatoes
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Fennel and Tomaotes add zest to this Bean Stew.
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 Minutes
Cook Time
90 Minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 Minutes
Cook Time
90 Minutes
Ingredients
Servings: People
Instructions
  1. Soak beans in a large bowl of water to cover for several hours or overnight. Drain.
  2. Place soaked beans into a pot with stock or broth and enough water to cover by 2 inches.
  3. Add bay leaf and whole garlic cloves.
  4. Heat to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until beans are tender (about 45 minutes). (The beans should be softer than al dente but not cooked to the point where they begin to disintegrate.)
  5. Don't drain beans until fennel and tomato sauce is cooked.
  6. Meanwhile, cut stalks off fennel bulb. Chop the feathery leaves and reserve. Trim off root end of the bulbs; cut bulbs in half lengthwise and slice thinly. There should be about 8 cups of fennel slices. Discard stalks or save for soup.
  7. Heat 1/3 cup olive oil in a large heavy skillet; cook fennel over medium-low heat until wilted and translucent, about 10-12 minutes. Do this in batches if necessary.
  8. Add tomato to fennel; cook 5 or 6 minutes.
  9. Discard garlic and bay leaf from beans; drain beans. Add beans to the skillet, tossing gently to combine all the ingredients.
  10. Add parsley and chopped fennel leaves. Season with salt and pepper.
  11. Remove from heat, add lemon juice and remaining olive oil to taste.
  12. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Recipe Notes

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Soaking Time: Several hours
Cooking Time: 1 hour

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Baked Bean Creole

Baked Bean Creole
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A Spicy version of Baked Beans
Servings Prep Time
6 people 45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 45 minutes
Baked Bean Creole
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A Spicy version of Baked Beans
Servings Prep Time
6 people 45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 45 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Saute onions & garlic lightly in oil.
  2. Add pepper & celery. Fry for several minutes till tender.
  3. Stir in the flour & add tomatoes.
  4. Add tomato paste & herbs & beans.
  5. Mix in breadcrumbs. Add a little water if too dry.
  6. Spoon into oiled casserole & sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes at 350ËšF.
  8. Serve with rice & salsa sauce.
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African Spinach & Peanut Butter Stew

African Spinach & Peanut Butter Stew
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Spinach and Peanut butter stew.
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 minutes
African Spinach & Peanut Butter Stew
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Spinach and Peanut butter stew.
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: People
Instructions
  1. Slice the onions and fry in oil until soft. Peel the
  2. Peel the tomatoes in boiling water (or use tinned tomatoes). Slice and add to the onions.
  3. Wash, trim and chop the spinach coarsely. Add to the stew and cook, covered, over a medium heat for 5 minutes, and cook, covered, over a medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.
  4. Thin the peanut butter with hot water to make a smooth paste. Add to the stew. Season with salt and pepper and cook for another 5 - 10 minutes, stirring and adding water if necessary to prevent sticking.
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Dees Mexican Layered Dip

Dees Mexican Layered Dip
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A real hit for parties and potlucks. This is such a favorite at get togethers, it is such a good looking dish.
Servings Prep Time
12 people 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
12 people 30 minutes
Dees Mexican Layered Dip
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A real hit for parties and potlucks. This is such a favorite at get togethers, it is such a good looking dish.
Servings Prep Time
12 people 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
12 people 30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Mash the avocado up with a fork, add the lime juice, season to taste.(Guacamole)
  2. Mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, and taco seasoning mix together. Stir until well blended. (Taco Mix)
  3. On a pretty round glass plate, layer the following ingredients, extending almost to the edge and making layers about 1/4 inch thick. 1.) Bean dip 2.) Guacamole dip (Avocado) 3.) Taco Mixture 4.) Grated Jack Cheese 5.) Grated Cheddar Cheese 6.) Chopped Tomatoes 7.) Chopped Green Onions.
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Tomato Bisque with Tofu

Tomato Bisque with Tofu
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A version of Tomato Bisque made with Tofu.
Servings Prep Time
4 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 30 minutes
Tomato Bisque with Tofu
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A version of Tomato Bisque made with Tofu.
Servings Prep Time
4 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Blend tofu & canned tomatoes in blender or food processor until smooth.
  2. In a saucepan, saute onion & garlic in oil until onion begins to brown. Add salt. Remove from heat.
  3. Dissolve cornstarch in 1 c of cold water & pour into sauteed onion & garlic mixture.
  4. Stir constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat & let simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Add tofu mixture, chopped fresh tomato, celery & the remaining water. Heat on medium for 10 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately.
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Black Beans and Rice

Black Beans and Rice
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Simple and tasty recipe for this dish.
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 minutes
Black Beans and Rice
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Simple and tasty recipe for this dish.
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 minutes
Ingredients
Garnish
Servings: People
Instructions
Canned bean preparation
  1. In 4 quart saucepan, combine canned beans, McKays Chicken-Style Seasoning, cumin, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, salt, onion, green peper, lemon juice, and canned tomatoes.
  2. Bring to a boil, cover and let simmer on medium-low temperature for approximately 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Rice preparation
  1. --Follow instructions on package.
To assemble
  1. Ladle a 1- to 2-cup serving of beans into a large soup dish. Spoon 1/2 cup rice on top of beans. Sprinkle with green onions and fresh chopped tomatoes. Garnish with dollop of low-fat or tofu sour cream and serve.
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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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