Author Archives: Shannon and Michael

Summer Garden Salsa

Red pepper
Orange pepper
Green pepper
Yellow pepper
Green onion
Red onion
Cucumber, peeled and seeded
Corn
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can chopped tomatoes
Basil
Oregano
Salt
Pepper
Cumin
Cayenne pepper
Hot pepper flakes
Vinegar
Sugar

Add equal parts diced red, green, orange, and yellow pepper, plus some diced green and red onion, chopped cucumber, and fresh corn. Feel free to add any other vegetables you have lying around. Add the black beans and tomatoes. Throw in some fresh basil and oregano if you have any. Add salt, pepper, cumin, cayenne pepper, and hot pepper flakes, all to taste. Finally, add equal parts sugar and vinegar, beginning with ¼ c each. Don’t add more liquid until the salsa sits for a while. Chill several hours, ideally overnight.

Football Sunday Beans

Onion
Garlic
Extra virgin olive oil
2 c baked beans, B&M brand
1 c black beans
¼ c maple syrup
¼ c cider vinegar
Salt
Pepper
Mustard
Oregano
Ketchup

Saute chopped onion and garlic on olive oil. Add baked beans to drained and rinsed black beans. Add maple syrup and cider vinegar. Add salt, pepper, dry mustard, and oregano, all to taste. Maybe put a squirt of ketchup in if you like that kind of thing. Cook over medium heat for at least an hour, allowing some of the excess liquid to boil off.