Black-Eyed Peas and Collards Casserole

itbedeb — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:28:26 +0000

1 cup dried black-eyed peas
2 1/2 cups water
2 tsp canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
4 oz mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
12 oz collards, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tbsp molasses
3 tbsp honey
1 1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2-3 drops hot-pepper sauce

In a large saucepan, combine the black-eyed peas and water and let them soak overnight.

When ready to cook bring the beans and the liquid to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the beans are tender, about 50 minutes.

Transfer the beans and liquid to a 3-quart no-stick baking dish.
In saucepan addd the oil and warm over medium heat. < LI>Add the onions, green peppers and mushrooms and saute for about 5 minutes
Add the garlic and collards.

Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the collards are just wilted.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

To the black-eyed peas and liquid, add the collard mixture, tomato sauce, ketchup, molasses, honey, mustard, parsley and hot-pepper sauce. Mix well. Cover and bake for 20 minutes.

Chili Relleno Bake

itbedeb — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:55:42 +0000

1/2 lb. Ground Beef
1/2 lb. Pork Sausage
1 cup chopped Onion
2 cloves minced Garlic
2 (4 oz.) cans whole Green Chilies
2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese
4 Eggs
1/4 cup Flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Tabasco Sauce

Brown meats, onion, and garlic together. Drain fat. Spray 9×9 baking dish with oil and line bottom of pan with one can of chilies, cut into 2 inch pieces. Top with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. Put meat mixture on top of cheese and top with remaining green chilies. Beat together eggs, flour, milk, salt and Tabasco until smooth. Pour over chilies. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Top with cheese.

- From Nana’s Recipe Collection

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Black-Eyed Peas and Collards Casserole

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