Pudding Brownies

Pudding Brownies 

Ingredients:

• 4 oz Chocolate pudding mix 
• 1/2 cup Unsifted flour
• 1/4 teaspoon Baking powder 
• 1/3 cup Butter
• 2/3 cup Sugar 
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla 
• 1/2 cup Nuts, chopped 
• 2 Eggs 

Directions:

1. Combine Flour, pudding mix and baking powder. Mix well.
2. Melt butter in sauce pan. Remove from heat.
3. Beat eggs into melted butter, one at a time. 
4. Stir in vanilla and dry ingredients from 1., above.
5. Butter the bottom of an 8" square pan or spray with Pam.
6. Spread brownie mixture into pan.
7. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes. Do not overbake. 
8. Cool brownies in pan and cut into bars.

Justin Wilson's Barbecue Sauce

Recipe from:

Justin Wilson's 

Outdoor Cooking with Inside Help

 Ingredients:

•  3 cups Onions, chopped
•  1/4 cup Honey
•  1 tablespoon Garlic, chopped
•  2 tablespoons Lemon juice
•  1 cup Sweet Red or Green Pepper, chopped
•  1 tablespoon Salt
•  1/2  cup Parsley, dried
•  3 tablespoons Lea & Perrins Worchestershire Sauce
•  1 cup Dry white wine
•  1/2  teaspoon Mint, dried
•  3  tablespoons Vinegar
•  1  tablespoon Liquid smoke
•  2  cups Ketchup
• 1/2  tablespoon Louisiana hot sauce

Directions:  

1. Place all ingredients in a pot that is big enough to hold them. 
2. Bring to a boil.  
3. Cook, covered, on low heat for several hours.  

Beau Monde Seasoning - Spice Islands DIY

Homemade Recipe for

Beau Monde Seasoning

Beau Monde is French for "beautiful world"

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon ground cloves 
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 
1 tablespoon ground bay leaf 
1 tablespoon ground allspice 
2 tablespoons ground pepper 
1 tablespoon ground white pepper 
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
1 teaspoon ground mace 
1 teaspoon celery seed

Directions:

In a small mixing bowl, mix together all ingredients. Pour into a tightly closed jar and store in a cool, dry place.

Yields approximately 9 tablespoons.

Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese

A quick, delicious dish you can cook in 1 pan! 

Ingredients:

1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can condensed Cheddar Cheese soup
1/2 cup milk
3 cups cooked macaroni

Directions:

1. Cook onion in butter until tender.
2. Blend in soup
3. Gradually add milk
4. Heat, stirring often
5. Mix in cooked macaroni.
6. Heat, stirring
7. Serve - makes 4-6 servings.

OPTIONAL:  Place in oven-proof casserole and bake @ 400 degrees until top is browned

Taco Seasoning

Taco Seasoning

Makes about ½ cup or 21 teaspoons

Depending upon your taste, approximately 3 tablespoons
equals one packet of store-bought taco seasoning

Ingredients

• 6 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon ground tumeric 1 teaspoon instant tea powder 1/2 teaspoon coriander; ground 5 teaspoon paprika 4-1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 tablespoon dried minced onion3 teaspoons onion powder 2-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid. 
2. Mix by shaking well
3. Store in an airtight container. 
4. Keep out of direct sunlight and use within 6 months, or refrigerate to use in one year. 

Instructions

To prepare, 

1. Brown 1 pound of ground meat (beef, turkey, chicken, etc.) 
2. Add approximately 3 tablespoon of seasoning 
3. Add approximately 1/2 cup of chicken broth or water. 
4. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until water is absorbed. 
5. Use in your favorite tacos, taco salad or casserole.

Tub Cleaner 

Vinegar and Dish Soap, no scrubbing! 

• Heat 1/2 cup white vinegar in microwave for 90 sec, pour into spray bottle. 

• Add 1/2 cup BLUE Dawn dish soap. Shake gently to mix. 

1. Spray on surface, let it sit 1-2 hours. 
2. Just wipe it away then rinse with water.

 

Also takes soap scum off shower doors!

Black Bean Soup

Black Bean Soup

Healthy and Economical.  Black beans are high in folate (256 mcg), iron (3.61 mg), magnesium (120 mg), and phosphorus (241 mg); they are also a source of zinc (1.92 mg), niacin (2 mg), and thiamine (.42 mg) - based on 1 cup portion size.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup Yellow Onion, Diced
• 1/4 cup Carrots, Diced
• 1/4 cup Green Bell Pepper, Diced
• 4 Beef Bouillon Cubes
• 1 cup Boiling Water
• 1 1/2 quarts (3 pounds) Canned Black Beans, Not Drained
• 2 tablespoons Cooking Sherry
• 1 tablespoon Distilled White Vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, Ground
• 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
• 8 oz. Smoked Sausage, small dice
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water

Instructions:

1. In a medium stock pot, place the olive oil, onion, carrot, and bell pepper.  
2. Sauté the vegetables until they are tender.
3.  Bring 1 cup of water to a boil, add the bouillon cubes, and allow to dissolve. 
4. Add the bouillon, cooked beans, and the remaining ingredients (except cornstarch and 2 tablespoon water) to sautéed vegetables.
5. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook approximately 15 minutes. 
6. In a blender, puree 1 quart of the soup, and put back into the pot. 
7. In a separate bowl, combine the cornstarch and 2 tablespoon water.
8. Add the cornstarch mix to the soup and bring to a boil for 1 minute.

Garnish with sliced green onions, cheese and/or a dollop of sour cream.
Serve with cornbread, white rice, or your favorite side dish