“The Greatest Ideas Are The Simplest.”

Black Bean Salsa

1 (10 oz) can Rotel, original flavor, drained

1 (15 oz) can Black Beans, drained & rinsed

1 (11 oz) can white shoepeg corn, drained

1 small onion, diced

Fresh cilantro, diced, to taste

Stir to mix.

Mix the following and heat just until the sugar is melted.  Pour over bean & corn mixture:

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup sugar

Best after setting overnight and will keep several days.

Serve with tortilla chips or use as a side dish.

Corn and Poblano Lasagna

Recipe adapted from Marcela Valladolid

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons non-dairy unsalted butter, divided

3 cloves garlic, minced, divided

2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears), or frozen and thawed

1 cup original almond milk

1 teaspoon fresh thyme

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup thinly sliced white onion

1 large zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise

4 poblano chiles, charred, peeled, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1-inch strips

10 oz. Gluten Free lasagna noodles, cooked per package directions and drained

2 cups shredded vegan mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add 2/3 of the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Mix in the corn and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in the milk and thyme. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes for the flavors to incorporate. Turn off the heat and let cool slightly. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining garlic and cook for 1 minute. Mix in the zucchini and poblano strips and cook for 5 minutes for the flavors to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off the heat. 4. Spread about 1/3 of the corn mixture over the bottom of an 11 by 8-inch baking dish. Cover with a layer of 1/2 lasagna sheets. Spread 1/2 of the poblano mixture and 1/2 of the cheese over the pasta. Repeat, spreading 1/3 corn mixture, lasagna, poblano mixture, remaining corn mixture and remaining 1/2 cheese. 5. Bake until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.  Serve.

“Like all magnificent things, it's very simple.”

- Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting

from Southern Living magazine

1 (2.1-oz.) package fully cooked bacon slices

1 (16-oz.) container sour cream

2 cups (8 oz.) freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1/3 cup sliced fresh chives

2 teaspoons hot sauce

1. Microwave bacon according to package directions until crisp; drain on paper towels. Cool 10 minutes; crumble.

2. Stir together bacon and next 4 ingredients. Cover and chill 1 to 24 hours before serving.

3. Garnish, if desired. Serve with crispy, warm waffle fries. Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 7 days.

Garnishes: cooked, crumbled bacon; sliced fresh chives; freshly cracked pepper

Peach Crisp

4 c. fresh sliced peaches

1/2 c. orange juice

2 Tbsp. brown sugar

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 c. Gluten Free all-purpose flour*

1/3 c. sugar

1 tsp. baking powder

1 egg, lightly beaten

2 Tbsp. butter, melted

1 1/2 tsp. sugar

1/8 tsp. cinnamon

1. Combine peaches with orange juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon.  Pour into a greased 8x8 pan. 

2. Combine flour, sugar, and baking powder.  Add egg and butter, mix until crumbly.  Sprinkle over peaches.

3. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle over crumb mix. 

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until the filling is bubbly and the topping appears golden brown.

*I used Gluten Free Pantry's Gluten Free all-purpose flour for this recipe.

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