~Mexican Black Bean & Corn Salad~

This is one of those recipes you can experiment and have fun with.. depending on what's in the frig I will sometimes throw in fresh avocado and/or jalapeno's... we like it hot and spicy :) You can serve it with anything from fajitas to grilled chicken or pork...  

Time 15 min / Makes 6 Servings

What you need: 

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 small red onion, chopped

1 small red bell pepper, chopped

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1 can (19 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (11 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained

2 Tbsp. lime juice

1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro (optional)

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 In nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and

cook onion, red pepper, garlic and cumin, stirring occasionally, (about 3 minutes) or until vegetables are tender. 

In serving bowl, combine vegetable mixture with remaining ingredients. Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.

~Sweet Pork Chops~

Prep Time: 30 min / 2 servings

What you need:

2 pork chops (about 1/2" thick each)

1 small onion (sliced)

2-3 green pepper rings

2-3 red pepper rings

3 Tbsp ketchup

2 Tbsp brown sugar

Brown pork chops. Layer onion slices, pork chops and peppers in crock pot.  Pour in ketchup and brown sugar.  Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.  Come in from work and ... Dinner is done!!! 

~Cajun Shrimp Dip~

Prep Time: 1 hour / 10 Servings 


What you need:


2 tomato, peeled and chopped
1.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

2 slice bacon
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
4 jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1 tsp Tabasco Sauce
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste


Cook the bacon until crisp and drain on a paper towel. Saute' the onion and garlic in the bacon drippings until soft. Drain on a paper towel. Chop the shrimp. Crumble the bacon and place in the stoneware along with all other ingredients. Cover cook on Low for 1 hour or until the cheese is melted. Serve with crackers or fresh veggies!! :)

~No-Bake Banana Pudding~

This recipe won my finance's family over and now they think I can actually ... COOK! :) 

~ No-Bake Banana Pudding ~

Prep Time: 30 minutes / 10-12 servings 

What you need:

8 oz sour cream

16 oz frozen whipped topping (thawed)

1 - 5 oz package instant vanilla pudding mix

2 cups milk

1 box package vanilla wafer cookies 

4-6 bananas - peeled and sliced

Combine sour cream, half of the whipped cream, pudding mix and milk in a large mixing bowl. Line the bottom and sides of your serving dish with vanilla wafers, layer pudding then bananas.  Repeat until all ingredients are used.  Spread the remaining whipped topping over top.

Chill.

Enjoy!!!

**for an individual servings use cupcake papers**

~ham & potato casserole~

We try not to eat potatoes too much anymore.... 

carbs and all that stuff :) 

but when we did this served with 

steamed broccoli or green beans 

was a fun easy dish that the kids loved! 

~Ham & Potato Casserole ~ 

Prep Time: 10 min

What You Need: 

4 red potatoes – sliced 

2 red onions – finely chopped

1-1/2 lbs cubed ham 

1 can cream of celery (dilute to directions)

2 tablespoons flour

Put all ingredients into crock pot and stir

Cook on LOW for 4 hrs

*For every additional 2 hrs it will cook add a ¼ cup water*

*Add Salt / Pepper to taste*