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Salsa

January 21st, 2013 Posted in Appetizers Tags: Cumin, Honey, rotel, Tomatoes

1- 14 oz can diced tomatoes
1- 10 oz can orginal Rotel
1/2 small red onion, roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
1/2-1 jalapeno, seeded or not (depends on how spicy you like it)
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
small handful of cilantro, washed
juice of 1 lime

Instructions

Put all the ingredients in the base of a food processor or good blender and pulse to combine for 30 seconds or so until all the ingredients are finely chopped and salsa is desired consistency. Taste for seasoning and adjust to taste. Serve with chips or over tacos.

I got this recipe from a friend who found it on Pinterest. It truly is the best homemade salsa I have had. Original recipe comes from www.mountainmamacooks.com

I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does!

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Marinara Sauce

June 23rd, 2012 Posted in Pasta, Sauces Tags: Garlic, Pasta, Tomatoes

2 Tbl Olive Oil

2 Garlic cloves, minced

1 small onion, chopped

1 16 oz can tomatoes, with liquid

1 6 oz can tomato paste

1 Tbl sugar

2 tsp Basil (fresh if you have it)

1.5 tsp salt

~ In 2-qt saucepan, over medium heat, cook garlic cloves and onion in olive oil until tender (about 5 minutes)

~ Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, basil and salt – mix thoroughly

~ Cook 20 minutes or until thickened, stirring often

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Spicy Chili Mac

February 18th, 2012 Posted in Soups/Stews Tags: Beans, Beef, Do Ahead, Tomatoes

5 cups water

2 cans diced tomatoes (use tomatoes with chilies for spicier mac)

1 – 1.5 lbs ground beef, browned and drained

1/2 cup dried pinto beans

1/2 cup dried red kidney beans

1 package ( 1.25 oz) chili seasoning mix

2 Tbl dried minced onion

2 tsp beef bouillon granules

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

1.5 cups uncooked rotinni pasta

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

~Place beans in large bowl, cover with water and soak 7 – 8 hours or overnight

~Drain beans, discard water and put in large stock pot/dutch oven along with water, tomatoes (with juice), ground beef and all seasonings. Bring to boil over high heat, cover reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours

~Add pasta and simmer 30 – 45 minutes

~Serve plain or sprinkle with cheddar cheese

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