Something different

For all of you that have been looking for something different, here are some dishes I have prepared lately. Take care and I’ll be seeing you around…Agnes

2 cans white hominy, drained and rinsed

8 cups water

2 cups tomato juice or sauce

1 pound of lean boneless pork cut in ½ inch cubes

1 tablespoon cooking oil

2 tablespoons ground red Chile

I medium sweet onion, chopped

1 small clove garlic, pressed

Salt and pepper to taste

1 teaspoon ground oregano

In a Dutch oven heat oil and stir in meat, onions, garlic, and ground red Chile. Cook, stirring until onion is done and meat begins to brown. Add the water, juice, oregano, and gently bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, cover and cook for an hour. Add hominy, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to simmer and cook for another one and one half hours. Add more water if necessary.

4 cans (15 ounce size) Great Northern Beans (drained and rinsed)

6 cups chicken broth and water (half and half)

4 chicken bouillon cubes

2 medium sweet onions, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

2 small cans green chilies, chopped

1 ½ teaspoons chili powder

2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 ½ teaspoon oregano

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

¼ teaspoon red ground pepper

4 raw chicken breast, cubed

Toppings: Monterey Jack Cheese, grated and Chopped Chives

In a large pot, heat oil; add chicken, onions and garlic; sauté until onions are tender. Add liquids, bouillon and seasonings and slowly bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add beans and green chilies; return to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 30 to 45 minutes.

Open/Face Tomato Sandwich

4 slices Multigrain Bread, buttered and toasted

1 Large Avocado, sliced

1/2 cup fresh Basil Leaves

2 Tomatoes, thinly sliced

Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Evenly layer atop each slice of multigrain toast, in order, avocado slices, basil leaves, and tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper, and serve. A fried egg and sliced cheese can also be added to the stack. If I add cheese, I put under the broiler.

1 pound fresh cranberries

2 oranges

1 lemon

Cut oranges and lemon in thick wedges and de-seed by cutting off the white center and taking out the seeds. Put all in the food processor and chop. Cover with 1 ½ cups sugar and stir. Put aside. Mix the following:

1 cup diced celery

1 large apple, finely chopped

1 cup chopped nuts, optional

Stir in cranberry mixture. Dissolve 1 large box of cherry Jell-O with 1 cup boiling water. Add 1 cup ice water. When Jell-O begins to jell mix with the cranberry mixture and pour in a 9 by 13 glass serving dish, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

Using a funnel, pour 2 tablespoons of fabric softener into the bottle. Add 2 tablespoons of white vinegar. Remove the funnel and add six to ten drops of your favorite extract or an essential oil. Lavender, is what I use. Fill the rest of your bottle with water. Shake until well combined.

Recipe for Laughter: The Memorial One Saturday morning, the pastor noticed little Johnny was staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. It was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven-year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so The pastor walked up, stood beside the boy, and said quietly, “Good morning Johnny.” “Good morning pastor Ron,” replied the young man, still focused on the plaque. “Pastor, what is this?” Johnny asked. “Well, son, it’s a memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service.” Soberly, they stood together, staring at the large plaque. Little Johnny’s voice was barely audible when he asked, “Which one, the Wednesday night or Sunday morning service?

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