the first two recipes i got pair very well together, in my opinion. they are both so so simple, and they pair for a great tasting, no-fuss, comforting dinner and dessert.
kidney bean stew
from katy
ingredients
1 can dark red kidney beans
1 can stewed tomatoes
spoonful sugar
method
these three simple ingredients serve as the base for a wonderful, hearty stew that you can take in so many different directions. after adding the beans, tomatoes, and sugar all to the same pot, you can add whatever other vegetables or meats you have handy.
try...
-sauteeing some garlic and onions in the base of the pot before adding the other ingredients.
-browning bacon, ground turkey, sweet italian sausage, etc. and adding to the mix.
-adding hearty spices, like cayenne, cumin, or chili pepper, to kick it up a little bit.
-throwing in some veggies (corn and red or green peppers help to make it extra hearty!) and using other bean varieties (garbanzo, black beans, and cannellini beans all work well together to bring different flavors and textures to the stew).
simmer for about 30 minutes or so, and then serve up a couple of warm bowls (with some sharp cheddar cheese grated on top, obvi.)
gooey! yum! thanks, katy!
peanut butter chocolate chip muffins
from caitlin
(oh my god they make me wanna beatbox/dance party with my mouth full.)
ingredients
2 cups of self-raising flour*
1/3 cup sugar
1 ½ cups dark chocolate bits
1 egg
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
2 tbsp of strawberry jam
2 oz butter, melted
1 cup milk
1/3 cup sugar
1 ½ cups dark chocolate bits
1 egg
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
2 tbsp of strawberry jam
2 oz butter, melted
1 cup milk
(*if you can't find self-raising flour, you can make your own! to each cut of flour you use, add 1 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt*)
method
Preheat oven to 350. Brush a 12-hole standard size muffin tin with melted butter or oil.
Sift flour into large owl. Add sugar and chocolate bits; make a well in center. Add combined egg, peanut butter, jam, butter and milk. Stir until just combined.
Spoon evenly into every muffin cup. Bake for 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Loosen muffins in the pan and let cool for 10 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Sift flour into large owl. Add sugar and chocolate bits; make a well in center. Add combined egg, peanut butter, jam, butter and milk. Stir until just combined.
Spoon evenly into every muffin cup. Bake for 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Loosen muffins in the pan and let cool for 10 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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