Fijada (Black Bean Soup)

1 16 oz. bag dried black beans (2 cups) 2 quarts water 1/2 Tbs. salt 1 6oz. can tomato paste 1 Large onion, chopped 2 to 3 large cloves garlic, pressed or minced 1/2 to 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder or red pepper powder (your...

Pear & Grilled Chicken Salad

4 cups mixed greens (spring mix) 2 Bartlett pears, cored and thinly sliced 2 whole chicken breasts, grilled and cut into 1/2 inch thick strips 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup dried cranberries or fresh pomegranate...

Fried Pepper Salad With Shrimp

1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil 3 med. Red bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut into long, thin strips 3 med. Yellow bell peppers, cored, seeded, cut into long, thin strips 1 lg. Anaheim pepper, cored, seeded, cut into...

Easter Muffins

3 eggs 1 cup applesauce 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup margarine or butter 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup zucchini, grated 1 cup carrots, grated 1 1/2 cups raisins 1 cup pineapple, crushed and well drained 3 cups flour 1 1/2...

Easter Lily Cones

3 eggs 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract 1/4 cup cold water 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Sweetened whipped cream Separate eggs. Beat yolks until thick and lemon colored...

Fancy French Bread

1/2 cup soft butter 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 3 tablespoons prepared mustard 3 tablespoons poppy seeds 2 teaspoons lemon juice a few drops of hot sauce (Tobasco) 12 slices processed cheese 1. Use 12 slices of the...

Easter Sugar Cookies

1 3/4 cups unbleached flour 1 tablespoon butter flavoring, Butter Buds, Molly McButter, etc. 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon malted milk powder 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg 1/4 cup Land O Lakes Light Butter...

Texas Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup butter or margarine 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour 2 cups finely blended oatmeal* 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon soda 12 oz package semi...