Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Portuguese ketchup!

No not really.  But it does have two of the most popular Portuguese spices in it, 
Cinnamon and Allspice.
It doesn't seem very complicated to prepare and as Uncle Vic would say,  
sounds tasty...

This recipe is from the Global Healing Center newsletter. 

Xylitol is a sugar substitute and from what I have read it measures the same as
regular sugar.  I believe organic sugar could work too.  Just thinking...







Sunday, July 24, 2011

Vegetables and Stuff

EAT YOUR VEGGIES!!


Portuguese Beans

1 Pound bag of white beans
1 Can tomato sauce
1/2 Pound of bacon
Green and yellow onion - chopped
Garlic
Cumin, cinnamon, 2 tablespoons of chile powder, 1/2 cup maple syrup and
the ever popular allspice 
Salt

Wash beans - cook without salt and bring to a fast boil - drain
Cover beans with water, about 1 inch above the beans, and bring to another boil
Simmer until cooked, about 2 hours
Add salt to the beans after they are cooked

Chop bacon and fry
Save the grease to saute the onion and garlic
Turn off the heat and add the spices and maple syrup to the onions

Then add this mixture with the tomato sauce to the beans reheat and serve





Fried Fava Beans

Soak dry fava beans in water overnight
Remove the white skin and split the beans in half
Dry them well on paper towels
Heat oil in a deep saucepan, keeping the heat at medium to low
Add the beans and fry until golden brown
Drain on a plate with more paper towels
Salt to taste



Portuguese Peas

1 Large can peas
1 Small can tomato sauce
1 Onion sliced

Fry onions, add tomato sauce, cumin, allspice :) 
cinnamon, a drop of vinegar and the peas
Mix well