Easy Recipes

Ingredients :

• 1 lb. navy beans
• 1/2 lb. bacon ends
• 1 med. onion (quartered)
• 1/4 c. brown sugar
• 1/3 c. molasses
• 2 tsp. dry mustard
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 tbsp. vinegar
• 2 c. hot water

How to Prepare :

1. Long cooking develops the wonderful old-fashioned flavor.
2. Soak beans overnight in 6 cups water; add 1/4 teaspoon baking soda if water is hard.
3. Parboil beans for 20 minutes.
4. Drain beans after parboiling; rinse with cold water.
5. Dice bacon ends to 1 inch square, placing half in the bottom of a 2 quart bean pot or casserole along with the quartered onion. Add beans.
6. Mix remaining ingredients with hot water.
7. Pour over top of beans.
8. Top with remaining bacon ends.
9. Cover and bake in a slow (300 degree) oven for about 6 hours adding hot water as needed to keep beans moist.

Serves : 8 to 10

Ingredients :

• 1 (12- to 14-inch size) pizza crust
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella (water packed), 1/4 inch slices
• 1/2 cup prepared pizza sauce
• 1 cup Italian salami, thinly sliced into rounds or strips
• 1 cup pepperoni, thinly sliced into rounds or strips

How to Prepare :

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Spread the pizza sauce on partially baked crust.
3. Sprinkle Cheddar evenly over the sauce.
4. Arrange salami, sausage and pepperoni evenly over Cheddar.
5. Top pizza with mozzarella slices.
6. Bake about 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and the crust is crisp and golden.

Ingredients :

• 1 prepared pizza crust (12 inch)
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce or pizza sauce
• 1 package (6 oz.) Grilled Beef Steak Strips
• 2 cups Shredded Cheese
• Sliced green pepper and onion

How to Prepare :

1. Spread pizza crust with barbecue sauce.
2. Top with beef steak strips, cheese, green pepper and onion.
3. Place on cookie sheet.
4. Bake at 450 F for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Ingredients :

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon oil for brushing on pitas
• 2 cups sliced onions
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 4 Greek-style pita breads (at least 6 inches in diameter)
• Garlic powder to taste
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
• 2 large tomatoes, washed, sliced 1/4 inch thick, halved if desired
• 1 1/2 cup sliced fresh spinach, optional
• 8 slices cooked bacon, each slice cut in half, divided
• 1 cup favorite shredded strong-flavored cheese such as Asiago

How to Prepare :

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the sliced onions and season with salt and pepper.
4. Saute the onions until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and continue cooking until the onions turn a golden brown.
6. Remove from the heat and set aside.
7. Place the pita breads on a baking sheet and brush each with a thin coating of olive oil.
8. Sprinkle each with the garlic powder and then about 2 tablespoons of the mozzarella cheese.
9. Top with a portion of the onions and then arrange the tomato slices on the pita.
10. If desired, garnish with some of the spinach in the center.
11. Arrange four bacon slices on top.
12. Bake about 8 to 10 minutes or until the tomatoes begin to soften.
13. Remove from the oven and sprinkle each with 1/4 cup of the cheese.
14. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese melts.
15. Remove from the oven and serve.

Ingredients :

• 1 pound button mushrooms
• 8 small zucchini
• 1/4 cup wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 sprigs fresh tarragon
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup dry white wine

How to Prepare :

1. Clean the mushrooms.
2. Cut the zucchini into 1 inch lengths.
3. Place all ingredients in a pot.
4. Simmer until the zucchini is just tender.  Turn off heat.
5. Place lid on pot and leave for 15 minutes.
6. Place the drained vegetables in a bowl, reserving the cooking liquid.
7. Place this liquid back in the pot and cook until reduced to about 1/3 cup.
8. Discard the tarragon.
9. Pour over the vegetables and lightly chill (don't over-chill or it will kill the flavor).
10. Throw on a little finely chopped parsley before serving.