Recipes & Such

Here are some recipes to add to your collection.
Enjoy!!!
B.D.

Tomato Salsa

2 (16-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, (chopped)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
6 whole green onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped, pickled jalapeno
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lime, juiced
Cilantro (optional)
Tortilla chips

Combine tomatoes, salt, sugar, onions, garlic, jalapeno, olive oil and lime juice. Add cilantro to taste. Toss together and chill.
Serve with tortilla chips.


Chili-Cheese Fingers

1 cup grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
8 slices white bread, crusts removed

Blend cheddar cheese with butter, chili powder and cumin.
Toast 1 side of bread. Spread with cheese mixture. Cut each slice into 4 “fingers.” Arrange on cookie sheet. Broil just until golden, watching carefully to avoid burning.

Sassy Sausage & White Bean Gumbo

1 1/2 pounds sausage, cut in chunks
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 (16-ounce) can chopped tomatoes, un-drained
2 (16-ounce) cans great northern beans, un-drained
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups water
2 bay leaves
2 cups diced potatoes

In skillet, brown sausage. Drain.
In Dutch oven or large pot, combine sausage, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chopped tomatoes, great northern beans, thyme, water and bay leaves. Simmer for 1 hour.
Add potatoes. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Remove and discard bay leaves. Servings: Serves 8 to 10.