Unfortunately my camera battery was dead when I decided to prepare this dip, but I have to share the recipe because it was so good.
I sauteed chopped jalapenos, garlic, onion, and added salsa in a pan with olive oil. The amount of these ingredients necessary is dependent on how much you're making and how spicy you want to be, So do whatever looks right. After this, I added 2 cans of black beans, mostly drained, and leftover corn into the mix. Then I added salt, pepper, chili powder, and cilantro. Cover and continue on the next step.
In another pan, I've been brewing another part of this dip. I used one cube of chicken bouillon and 2/3 cup of water, and 1/3 cup of milk and a tablespoon of butter. I let the bouillon dissolve then added shredded cheddar cheese and stirred the mixture thoroughly before adding it to the beans.
Combine the pans and stir.
I put the mixture in a blender then topped it with cheddar cheese. I'm sure a food processor will work better, but this blender worked just fine, and it was delicious. It made a lot of dip too. So two cans might work well for a party, and one can of black beans may be all you need for your personal dinner.
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Jul 20, 2011
Jun 18, 2011
Chicken Quesadillas
This recipe is very simple and cheap! You needn't even use chicken if you choose not to.
Boil chicken breasts then allow them to cool before shredding. Shred all of the chicken, use what you'd like for this dish and save the rest for another.
Add your preferred amount of salsa to the chicken with a couple tablespoons of water, and put it on medium to medium-low to let the salsa and chicken reduce together.
Shred cheese. Lettuce and tomato are optional.
Butter one side on each of the tortillas.
Place the buttered side down in the frying pan.
Sprinkle cheese then chicken and salsa then more cheese, then top it with the other tortilla. Be sure not to put too much filling, otherwise it might be too heavy and not crispy enough.
Flip.
Finally, you can add the lettuce and tomato to the inside of the quesadilla while the cheese is still melted, if you like. Otherwise just put it on top with sour cream.
Cut it into fours and enjoy!
Boil chicken breasts then allow them to cool before shredding. Shred all of the chicken, use what you'd like for this dish and save the rest for another.
Add your preferred amount of salsa to the chicken with a couple tablespoons of water, and put it on medium to medium-low to let the salsa and chicken reduce together.
Shred cheese. Lettuce and tomato are optional.
Butter one side on each of the tortillas.
Place the buttered side down in the frying pan.
Sprinkle cheese then chicken and salsa then more cheese, then top it with the other tortilla. Be sure not to put too much filling, otherwise it might be too heavy and not crispy enough.
Flip.
Finally, you can add the lettuce and tomato to the inside of the quesadilla while the cheese is still melted, if you like. Otherwise just put it on top with sour cream.
Cut it into fours and enjoy!
Jun 8, 2011
Black bean salad
As much as we all love barbecuing on the regular in the summer, sometimes you just want a fresh veggie fixing, outside of your standard salad. Here’s a great tasty solution.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of black beans
- 2 cups of brown rice
- 1 red bell pepper
- green onions
- 1/2 head of cilantro
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 avacado
- 1 fresh corn on the cob
- 1 lime
- a crap ton of garlic
Preparation:
1. Cook 2 cups of rice and boil your corn on the cob, and then you’re ready for the fun part.
SIDENOTE: I've personally never been good at cooking beans. In my experience, they've always turned out way undercooked. Learn the secret to the art of beans here. Super helpful.
2. Chop 1 red bell pepper (keep the seeds if you like it spicy), 1/2 a head of cilantro, a few green onions, a lot of garlic, and 1 tomato. Make it chunky or fine, however you like.
3. Cut the corn kernels off the cob once fully cooked.
4. Mix in veggies with your 2 cups of cooled brown rice and black beans.
5. Add some garlic salt, chili powder, and black pepper to taste.
6. Don’t forget about a little or a lot of hot sauce as well. I used Arrogant Bastard Ale’s (yes, as in the beer) Jalapeno Heat hot sauce.
7. Squeeze one entire lime into the mix, and let it cool off in the fridge!
8. Garnish with some sliced avocado and more hot sauce if you like, and you're good to go!
For a little extra something, take a few of your favorite tortilla chips and sprinkle a little olive oil, chili powder, red pepper, and garlic salt over them. Bake at 300° for 5 minutes, and some cheese to the top after about 2.
Pair it with a nice light beer, like New Holland’s Golden Cap Saison Ale, which goes great with citrus and garlic, which is perfect for this dish.
All in all, this meal cost me less that $20 to make and I ate off of it for 3 days. You could feed 3 or 4 people no problem, what so ever. Cheap. Tasty. What more could a broke college student with a crazy appetite hope for? Enjoy.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of black beans
- 2 cups of brown rice
- 1 red bell pepper
- green onions
- 1/2 head of cilantro
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 avacado
- 1 fresh corn on the cob
- 1 lime
- a crap ton of garlic
Preparation:
1. Cook 2 cups of rice and boil your corn on the cob, and then you’re ready for the fun part.
SIDENOTE: I've personally never been good at cooking beans. In my experience, they've always turned out way undercooked. Learn the secret to the art of beans here. Super helpful.
2. Chop 1 red bell pepper (keep the seeds if you like it spicy), 1/2 a head of cilantro, a few green onions, a lot of garlic, and 1 tomato. Make it chunky or fine, however you like.
3. Cut the corn kernels off the cob once fully cooked.
4. Mix in veggies with your 2 cups of cooled brown rice and black beans.
5. Add some garlic salt, chili powder, and black pepper to taste.
6. Don’t forget about a little or a lot of hot sauce as well. I used Arrogant Bastard Ale’s (yes, as in the beer) Jalapeno Heat hot sauce.
7. Squeeze one entire lime into the mix, and let it cool off in the fridge!
8. Garnish with some sliced avocado and more hot sauce if you like, and you're good to go!
For a little extra something, take a few of your favorite tortilla chips and sprinkle a little olive oil, chili powder, red pepper, and garlic salt over them. Bake at 300° for 5 minutes, and some cheese to the top after about 2.
Pair it with a nice light beer, like New Holland’s Golden Cap Saison Ale, which goes great with citrus and garlic, which is perfect for this dish.
All in all, this meal cost me less that $20 to make and I ate off of it for 3 days. You could feed 3 or 4 people no problem, what so ever. Cheap. Tasty. What more could a broke college student with a crazy appetite hope for? Enjoy.
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