Nachos Nachos Everywhere August 19, 2011
Posted by cirellih in Food, Lunch.Tags: Bell Peppers, Black Beans, Cheese, Nachos, Tomatoes
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What to do with leftovers?
Make them into nachos!
After a morning filled by searching and applying for jobs, I decided that a hearty lunch was in order. There is nothing so draining as the job search. I also find that there is nothing so therapeutic as putting together a meal. Definitely a good way to counteract my morning of drudgery.
On the nachos: black beans sautéed with onions, a bit of ground beef, and melted colby jack cheese over the top. In the middle: chopped tomatoes, green bell peppers, and a dollop of sour cream. Delish!
I find it hard to be stressed while munching on homemade nachos and watching Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. Lovely!
I’m Getting Better! April 25, 2011
Posted by cirellih in Dinner, Food, Uncategorized.Tags: Black Beans, Cheese, Pepper, Salsa
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It has now been over a week of coughing, wheezing, sniffling and the like. This was not amusing at the beginning, and I am certainly not amused by this illness now. All I want is for my lungs to be in working order. Is that too much to ask???
On the plus side, after my week of ickyness, I finally have gotten to the point where I want to eat more than soup!
I decided to go for a reprise of my Mexican pizza.
Easy, fast, my kind of recipe. Saute a pepper. Add in black beans. Add in salsa of your choice… I picked a medium red salsa for tonight. Put on a tostada and sprinkle with cheese. The perfect simple dinner!
Beans, Beans the Magical Fruit January 31, 2011
Posted by cirellih in Food.Tags: Black Beans, Carrots, Ham, Onion, Soup
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I made Black Bean Soup the first week of January, and have been enjoying it ever since! The perfect lunchtime fix, a delightful dinner on the go, its possibilities seemed never-ending! My soup bowl has overrun with goodness. My soup seemed to last forever, but today was the sad day that brought an end to the magical soup.
The Recipe:
- 1 lb. bag of dried black beans
- 8 cups of water
- 1 ham bone
- 1 cup chopped ham
- 2 cups of chicken stock
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 large carrots
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp cayenne powder
- Soak the black beans overnight, making sure that the water is at least a few inches over the beans to account for expansion.
- Add the 8 cups of water and the ham bone to the beans and bring to a boil.
- Once the water has boiled, add in the stock, tomatoes, onions, carrots and cayenne powder. Reduce to a simmer.
- Let cook for simmer for 1.5 hours. Add in the chopped ham.
- Cook for an additional 1/2 hour. Remove the ham bone.
- Serve with a splash of vinegar or dab of sour cream. Enjoy!
Soups are such a wonderful way to get a hearty meal with lots of vegetables involved. I’m sad to see the black bean soup go, but it is an exciting prospect to think of my next project! Maybe a chili, perhaps a broth soup with greens… there are so many possibilities!
Healthy Heath 