Earthly Eating

1. Black Beans and Rice
Serves: 6

1-1/2 cup black beans
4 slices bacon, chopped and fried
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
Salt and Cayenne Pepper
Meat Stock or broth
2 cups cooked rice

Wash the beans and cover with 5 cups water. Soak overnight or bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. Cover and let stand 1 hour. Boil beans in salted water until they are tender, and drain. Add the bacon, garlic and onion. Season with chili powder, salt and cayenne. Add the broth to cover beans and simmer until beans fall apart a bit. Pour over rice; it will be a bit saucy.

2. Taco Dip
Serves: 8

8 oz. package of cream cheese, softened
1 can chili with beans
1 jar salsa
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Place ingredients in layers in a baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve with chips.

3. Ham Rolls
Serves: 12

1 stick of margarine, melted
1 tsp. minced onion
1-1/2 tsp. mustard
1 tsp. poppy seeds
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 pkg. party rolls
8 oz. tine sliced ham
6 oz. Swiss cheese, grated

Mix margarine, onion, mustard, poppy seeds and Worcestershire sauce. Slice entire package of rolls horizontally. Spread sauce on bread. Top with ham then cheese. Wrap in aluminum foil. Bake for 20 minutes in a 350 degree oven or until the cheese melts. Cut into individual rolls.

4. Mushroom Puffs
Serves: 8

4 oz. cream cheese, softened and cubes
1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms pieces and stems, drained
1 tbs,. Chopped onion
1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 tube (8 oz.) crescent rolls dough

In a blender or food processor, combine the first four ingredients, cover and process until well blended. Unroll the crescent dough and separate into four rectangles. Press perforations to seal. Spread mixture over dough. Roll up jelly-roll style starting with the long end. Cut each roll into five slices. Bake at 425 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
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Earthly Eating Recipe

Sugared Peanuts
Makes: 2 cups

Cook and stir in skillet until water is completely gone and peanuts are coated evenly. Place in 325 degree oven for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Happy Eating!