Black Bean Mango Salsa

1 can (15 ounce) black beans, rinsed and drained

2 mangos, peeled, seeded and diced small

1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and diced (optional)

1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced small

1/2 medium red onion, diced small

½ tablespoon grated fresh gingeroot

1/2 cup pineapple juice  (or fresh squeezed orange juice)

1/2 cup lime juice from 4 medium limes, plus zest from 2 of the limes

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 

1 tablespoons ground cumin 

1 small jalapeño chile , seeded and minced

Sea Salt and Pepper

1.    Mix all ingredients, including salt and pepper to taste, in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate to blend flavors, at least 1 hour or up to 4 days.

Orange Cream Cheese Muffins

• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 3/4 cups buttermilk biscuit mix
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 6 teaspoons orange marmalade

DIRECTIONS

Using a mixing container, soften the sugar and the cream cheese, add in the egg and the juice, whisk them well together, blend in the biscuit mix just until the texture is damp. Toss in the pecans. Lightly oil six Texas sized muffin tins. Scoop a quarter of cup of batter inside each cup then layer it with a tsp of marmalade then top it off with the leftover muffin batter. Place the cups inside a preheated oven at 400 degrees F and let it cook for twenty minutes until it turns golden brown. Allow it cool down for five minutes then take them off the pans and into the wire racks.

Pumpkin Nut Muffuns

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 2 eggs 1/3 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup butter,melted

1 tablespoon molasses 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup white sugar 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup chopped pecans DIRECTIONS Set your oven to 350 degrees F then lightly oil a 24 cups muffin pan with about 2 ¼ inches in diameter. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger onto wax paper. Then whisk the pumpkin, buttermilk, and melted butter, and molasses, vanilla and sugar in a big mixing bowl. Combine both mixtures together before adding in the nuts. Pour the batter over the cups up to nearly full. Place them inside the oven and let them cook for twenty to twenty five minutes or just until the toothpick placed at the middle of the muffin do not have anything sticking to it when pulled out. Place them on the wire racks for further cooling.

Banna Bread

1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 ripe bannas
1/4 c. nuts
2 c. flour
1 tea. baking soda
1 tea. baking powder
1/2 tea. salt

Cream together butter & sugar. Then add eggs & ripe mashed bananas. Add nuts, flour, baking soda, baking powder, & salt mix well. Bake @ 325 for 50 to 60 minutes.

Pizza Bagels

8 oz. lean ground beef
6 medium bagels halved
1 14 oz. jar pizza sauce
1/4 c. chooped onion
1 4 oz. can of black olives
3/4 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. cheadar cheese


Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook beef untill brown and crumbly. Drain beef. Arrange bagels cut side up on a baking sheet. spread pizza sauce over bagels. sprinkel with toppings evenly amoung bagels. bake 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

You can use any type of topping you would like on these!

Snack size barbecued ribs

2 lbs.pork ribs
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 c. beef broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons chili sauce

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut ribs into 2 or 3 rib portions. arrange in a single layer in a shallow roasting pan. Roast for 20 minutes: drain fat. While ribs are roasting, heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add green onions: saute for 3 minutes. Add flour and mustard: mix well. Cook, stirring continually, for 2 minutes. Gradually stir in broth, lemon juice and chili sauce. Cook stirring continually, for 5 minutes. Brush sauce over ribs. Continue to roast, turning and basting occasionally with sauce, for 25 minutes or until ribs are tender.

White Sugar Cookies

2/3 c. shortening
1c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tea. vanilla
2 tea. baking powder
1/3 c. milk
3c. flour
1/2 tea. salt
Sugar and cinnamon, if desired

Cream shortening and sugar together, add remaining ingredients and chill. Roll out on a light floured board, and cut into desired shapes. sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon before baking, or leave plain to frost. bake @ 375  for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 2 dozen cookies.

Chicken Salad Criossants

1 - 12.5 oz. can Chicken, drained
1/2 C Mayonnaise
1/4 C Ranch Dressing
2 T Sugar
1/2 C Cheddar Cheese, Grated
1 head Romaine, chopped (I stack all of the leaves, slice them in half vertically and then slice horizontally)
1/2 C Grapes, halved or quartered
1 large Tomato, optional

Mix it all together, spread on croissants, and enjoy!