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Quicker Baked Potato

Try this method for speeding up the potato baking process (for a better texture than those that you microwave). Pre-heat the oven to 400. Place the potato in boiling water for 10 minutes. Bake for 30 minutes. This will cut the cooking time in half.

 

Black Bean Tostada


main dish, mexican, vegetables

8 each corn tortillas
1 vegetable oil, for frying
----BLACK BEANS----
1 1/3 cup dried black beans, cooked
3 medium onions, chopped
3 each garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon chiles, minced
1/4 cup oil
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 each oranges, juiced
1 salt, to taste
----GUACAMOLE----
2 large avocadoes
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 each lemon, juiced
1 salt, to taste
----GARNISHES----
1 lettuce, shredded
1 salsa
1 tomatoes, chopped

Once beans have cooked, drain & set aside. Pour oil into small skillet to a depth of 1/2" & heat. Fry the tortillas, one at a time, for 1 minute on each side until they are crisp. Drain & set aside. Saute the onions, garlic, cumin, coriander & chiles in 1/4 c oil in a medium skillet until the onions are soft. Add the black beans & mash as they cook. Add the tomatoes & orange juice. Cover & simmer over very low heat for 10 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. Add salt. Make the guacamole by slicing the avocadoes in half & scoop out the flesh. Mash till smooth & add garlic, lemon juice & salt. Layer the tostadas. Start with a crisp tortilla, cover with lettuce, black beans, guacamole, tomates & salsa. "Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant"