GRANDMA'S JELLO: March 2012

Friday, March 23, 2012

Honey Beans

1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 onion, diced finely

3-4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground corriander

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 lemon, juiced

1/4 cup honey

1 (12-ounce) bag baby spinach, washed or use frozen

2 tablespoons cream chees

The Directions.

Use a 6-quart slow cooker. Drain and rinse both cans of beans, and dump them into your crockpot. Add the onion, garlic, and sweet potato. Add dry spices, and stir in honey and lemon juice-- you want the beans and veggies in the pot to be coated with them. Rinse off your spinach, and add it to the pot. You'll need to squish it all in, but I promise it'll fit. Plop a dollop of cream cheese on top. Cover, and cook on low for 6 hours, or on high for about 3. Stir well before serving over a bed of white or brown basmati rice.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Chili Cheesy Mac

1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp coriander
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (small) diced chiles
2 cup beef broth or veg broth
2 1/2 cup water (you can do all broth too)
12 oz macaroni, uncooked

1/2 - 1 cup milk
8 oz cream cheese
2-3 cups shredded sharp cheddar

Mix first set of ingredients in large pan and cook until the liquid is gone and the pasta is done. In a different pan mix milk and cream cheese, heat until melted, combined and smooth. Add cheese and melt. Add cheese mixture to the mac...

You can add ground beef to this with beef broth if you are wanting a "meatier" meal...