Ingredient:
- 1 c. finely minced celery
- 1 c. finely minced onion
- 1 c. finely minced carrot
- 1/4 c. butter
- 1/2 c. garbanzo beans
- 1/2 c. kidney beans
- 1/2 c. whole dried peas
- 1/2 c. white pea beans
- 3/4 c. sliced carrots
- 3/4 c. coarsely chopped onion
- 3/4 c. sliced celery
- 3/4 c. chopped bell pepper
- 1/2 c. rice or barley
- 1 c. shell macaroni
- 2 tbsp. minced parsley
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1 tsp. basil
- 2 tsp. soy sauce
- Pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese
Direction:
Slowly saute finely minced onion, celery and carrot in butter until very brown. Add peas and beans and about 3 quarts of water. Cook slowly until beans are almost done (check garbanzos - they will take the longest) about 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Add the remaining vegetables, rice and spices and more water if necessary and cook another hour. About 20 minutes before serving time add the macaroni and more water if needed. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with crusty garlic bread. |
Ingredient: 1 c. oil
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
4 c. apple, finely chopped
1/2 c. coconut
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Direction: Beat together oil, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add apples, and set aside. Sift together flour, salt, baking soda, powder and cinnamon. Add dry ingredients to apple mixture. Mix well. Add coconut. Spread into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan (or two 8 x 8 inch pans). Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in pan. For individual cakes. Divide mixture by filling 18 to 24 cupcake/muffin tins 3/4 full. Use paper liners. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Mary Miranda |