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Flourless Brownies

Gary really likes these, just don't tell him what is in it. HE HE.... Ingredients 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed 3 large eggs 1/3 cup melted butter, more for the baking dish 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cane sugar 1/2 cup gluten-free semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts Method Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch baking pan. Place the black beans, eggs, melted butter, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract and sugar in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. Remove the blade and gently stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan. Bake the brownies for 30 to 35 minutes, or until just set in the center. Cool before cutting into squares.

Refried Beans

These are OK, but I wouldn't make them just to eat, only for 7-layer dip. Since I don't ever buy refried beans, they are cheaper alternative. 2 T. shortening 2 T. flour 1 qt. pinto beans (cooked) garlic powder onion salt mexican seasoning chile powder Melt shortening in fry pan. Add flour. Stir in beans. With potato masher, mash beans and cook a few minutes. Add seasonings to taste. Serve with grated cheese on top.

Chocolate Fondue

To die for from RS. 1/2 c whipping cream. 2 tsp orange zest semi-sweet or bitter-sweet chocolate 1/2 c. miniture marshmellows Microwave on High 2 mins until chocolate is melted, stir after each minute

Brazilian Beans

From RS. this week via Lisa. Divine, and she's from brazil. Gary thought these were under seasoned, but I loved them. I have developed a real craving for beans being pregnant. 2 cups cooked pinto beans (cooked with no salt) 2 Tbs. oil 1 small chopped onion 1 clove garlic 1-2 c. water 1 bay leaf parsley and spring onion (optional) 1 tsp. salt 1 dash pepper Prep: 1) Saute the onion and galic in hot oil. 2) Add the beans, water, and all the seasonings. 3) Bring to a boil under med. heat until liquid is thicker 4) Put beans in bowl and serve over rice. Optional: Add chopped bacon and garlic and onion.

Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread

Soft and Squishy all week long. This is currently being made every week instead of buying bread...cuz the Food Storage whole wheat and dry canned milk has got to got to go. We eat about one recipe a week. It is my only whole wheat bread now. Makes 4 good size loaves. Freeze well cooked or raw. Tips: 1) MUST RISE TWICE. 2) Can't be cooked too long. 20 minutes max or gets dried out, but 15 is too short I found out this week. 3) I always add gluten. 1 bag of gluten about 3 cups has lasted me 4 years. 11/10/09 So I have started using white wheat from my food storage, which is lighter and makes it less dense, and no molasses, which I ran out of and I found taste better. It needs to cook for at least 25 minutes, today was 20 minutes, and it was WAY to squishy for me. Whole Wheat Bread—V From: Malinda Hansen Dissolve 2 T. yeast in ½ cup very warm water 4 cups hot water 1 cup powdered milk 1 T. salt 1/3 cup molasses (if I don’t have molasses, I just double the honey) 1/3 cup...

Clam Chowder

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adapted from Allrecipes.com ...made this today for dinner...already ate 2 bowls and it is only lunchtime. Can you tell I am going through my food storage (canned clams) INGREDIENTS 3 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams 1 cup minced onion 1 cup diced celery 2 cups cubed potatoes 1 cup diced carrots 3/4 cup butter (used margarine, tasted great) 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 c. condensed milk 2 c. whole milk 1/4 c. ham 1 1/2 teaspoons salt ground black pepper to taste ...

Black Bean and Spinach Tamales

Black Bean and Spinach Tamales From Whole Foods recipes. Add to Shopping List Add to Shopping List Select a shopping list Create a new list Name for new list: Cancel Items to add: Tamale Wrappers" checked="checked" type="checkbox"> Tamale Wrappers 75 corn husks or alternatively, banana leaves, cut into 4x6-inch rectangles Boiling water Filling" checked="checked" type="checkbox"> Filling 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 teaspoons cumin powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder 2 cups finely chopped onion 1/4 cup minced garlic 1 jalapeƱo, finely minced 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon black pepper, preferably fresh ground 2 (14-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1 pound frozen spinach, thawed completely Masa" checked="checked"...