Monday, December 22, 2014

Cuban Black Beans

I was making dinner for Taylor and decided to do a 
Caribbean themed dinner.
I might these beans and the crispy fish.
The beans started from bagged, beans.
I had never used those before and you do have to soak them for a while,
but it was well worth it for taste and texture.



INGREDIENTS

1 lb. Black Beans
¼ C Olive Oil
1 large Onion, chopped
1 medium Green Bell Pepper, chopped
6 cloves Garlic, minced
5 C Water
1 (6oz.) can Tomato Paste
1 (4oz.) jar Diced Pimentos, drained
1 Tbsp Vinegar
2 tsp Salt
1 tsp White Sugar
1 tsp Black Pepper

STEP 1
Soak beans 8 hours or overnight in water. 
Enough water to cover

STEP 2
In 8 hours, or the next day. Drain beans.
Heat Oil in a pot over medium heat, sauté Onion, Green Pepper, and Garlic
until tender.

STEP 3
Stir drained Beans, Water, Tomato Paste, Pimentos, and Vinegar into Onion mixture.
Season with Salt, Sugar, and Pepper.
Bring to a boil. Cover, Reduce heat, and simmer 1 ½ hrs stirring occasionally,
until beans are tender.

ENJOY!
It isn't hard recipe, just takes a lot of time.
Can be eaten plain, or with Cheese, Salsa, 

Recipe From: momtoellis


Sunday, December 14, 2014

Crispy Baked Fish

This fish recipe = delicious.
It has a little kick to it, so you might want to adjust to your liking.
Taylor put pomegranate on his,
so I tried it, and it not only makes it look prettier,
it adds another dimension of flavor and taste.



INGREDIENTS
 1 lb Tilapia Fillet (or other white fish)
¼ C Milk
½ tsp Vinegar
1 Tbs Brown Mustard
½ C Cornmeal
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Paprika
½ tsp Thyme
½ tsp Pepper
½ tsp Cayenne Pepper

Suggested: Garnish with Pomegranate and Lemon

STEP 1
Mix together Milk, Vinegar, and Brown Mustard in a shallow bowl
Set aside and let sit for 15 minutes.

STEP 2
In a separate shallow bowl, mix together Cornmeal, Salt, Onion Powder,
Garlic Powder, Paprika, Thyme, Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper

STEP 3
Dip Fillet into Milk Mixture, and then Corn Mixture.
Place on an oiled Baking Dish.

STEP 4
Broil Fish 4 inches from heat, for 4 minutes per side, or until cooked thoroughly.

STEP 5
Serve immediately topped with Pomegranate and Lemon.


Recipe adapted from: Mama's Kitchen