Easy Black Bean Lasagna

I got permission by my sister Lora Hubbard Sullivan to post this on my blog. It came from Taste of Home. Not sure who the author of the recipe is.

Combine in a bowl and set aside:

15 oz can of black beans drained and rinsed

28 oz crushed tomatoes, undrained

3/4 cup chopped onions

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

1/2 cup salsa

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp cumin

In another bowl mix:

1 cup Ricotta cheese

1/8 tsp garlic powder (I like more than that, do it to your own preference)

1 egg

additional ingredients:

10 uncooked lasagna noodles

6 oz shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (or more, I like cheese)

1. Spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick spray
2. Spread 1 Cup tomato mixture over bottom of dish
3. Top with half of noodles, overlapping slightly
4. layer half of tomato mixture spread across
5. layer all Ricotta mixture spreading carefully
6. layer half of the cheese
7. layer remaining noodles, remaining tomato mixture, and remaining cheese
8. Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray, cover baking dish with foil.
9. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
10. Uncover, let stand for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Banana Bread

This is a old family recipe. I haven't made a banana bread recipe I like better then this one. Thanks mom.

2 cup sugar
1 cup shortening
4 eggs
2 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt.
4 cups mashed bananas
1/2 chopped nuts
4 cups flour

1. Cream together the sugar, vanilla, and shortening.
2. Mix in the eggs one at a time.
3. In another bowl, mix the flour soda, and salt.
4. Add the bananas alternating with the flour and then add the nuts.
5. Bake at 375 in 3 loaf 9x5 inch pans that have been greased and floured for 50-55 minutes.

If you want slightly smaller loaves, then bake in 4 loaf pans for about 45 minutes. Cut and enjoy.

Chocolate Fudge

This recipe comes courtesy of Eagle Brand milk. I found the recipe really easy to make. Real  milk chocolate chips make it even better.









3 cups chocolate chips
1 14oz. can sweentened Condensed milk
Dash of salt.
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. In a heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt the chocolate chips with the sweetened condensed milk and salt. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract. Spread evenly into wax paper lined 8 or 9 inch square pan. 
2. Chill 2 hours or until firm. Turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off paper and cut into squares. Store leftovers covered in the fridge. Makes 28 servings. About 2 pounds. 

Sweet Potato Praline swirl

This recipe come from Taste of Home. It was submitted by —Amanda Dalvine, Orange Park, Florida.
I just had to try it out with the sweet potatoes I got from bountiful baskets. Yum. A big hit with the kids. Even my picky son loved them.

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 
  PRALINE SAUCE:
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 2 teaspoons butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon  Pure Vanilla Extract

• Directions

• Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
• Drain potatoes and place in a large bowl; mash until smooth. Beat in the cream, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and ginger; fold in pecans.
• Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Combine sauce ingredients; spoon over potato mixture. Cut through with a knife to swirl the sauce.
• Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 6 servings.

Baking Powder Biscuits

This is a old family recipe my mom would make. One of the best biscuit recipes I have ever tried. They are great when you want to make Biscuits and gravy, or with a main dish at dinner time. I also love them with scrambled eggs. Top them with butter and jelly they are just delicious.

Ingredients
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cups shortening
1 egg
2/3 cups milk


Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425.
2. Mix together the baking powder, flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
3. Add the shortening mixing with either a pastry blender or a fork until the size of peas.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the milk and egg.
5. Add the milk/egg mixture to the flour mixture and blend with a fork until soft dough forms.
6. Roll the dough out on a floured counter top to about 2/3 inch thick.
7. Cut with a biscuit cuter about 2 5/8 inch round and place them on a cookie sheet.
8. Bake for 12 minutes, and serve. Makes about 12 biscuits.

KFC Coleslaw

I was really glad to find this recipe. I love eating it at the restaurant. 


Ingredients


8 cups of cabbage
1/4 cup of carrots
2 tablespoons of minced onions
1/3 cup of sugar
1/8 teaspoon of pepper
1/2 cup of mayo
1 1/2 tablespoons of white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 cup of milk
1/4 cup of buttermilk
2 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice


Directions

1. Finely dice cabbage and carrots. 
2. Stir in minced onions. 
3. In another bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients.
4. Pour the sauce on the cabbage, and carrots and mix thoroughly.
5. Cover the bowl and refridgeate for several hours before serving. 

Sausage Spinach Pasta Bake

Another one from Taste of Home submitted by Kim Forni of Claremont, New Hampshire. This was a yummy pasta dish. 

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounces) whole wheat spiral pasta
• 1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic. Cook 1 minute longer; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, oregano, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
• Drain pasta; stir into turkey mixture. Add spinach and cream; heat through. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 10 servings.