Pinto Beans

4 pounds pinto beans 1/2-1 cup salt 12 oz salt pork or 1 package bacon, diced small and cooked 2 TB bacon fat   Clean and rinse beans. Add to a large pot and cover completely in water.  Cook on high until the beans come to a boil. Lower heat to low, and cook until

Pico De Gallo

1 small yellow onion, finely diced 2 roma tomatoes, chopped 2 limes, juiced 1/2 bunch cilantro 1 Jalapeno, finely diced, seeds removed 1 tsp. sea salt Mix all ingredients in a bowl, Adjust anything you would like. You can leave the seeds and veins in the jalapeno if you want spice. Add more ingredients as

Creamed Spinach

2 Pounds fresh spinach, washed and stems removed 2 TB Butter 1 Medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 Cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp fresh ground pepper 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 Cup heavy cream   Melt the butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, cook until

Pasta with Rice

1 Cup White Rice 1 Bag 7.05 oz. Mexican Pasta – stars, alphabet etc… 1/2 Small Onion, Chopped 2 Stalks Celery, diced 2 1/2 Tb. Chicken Bouillon 1 tsp. Parsley Flakes 1/4 tsp. Black Pepper 1/4 Cup Olive Oil 4 1/2 Cups Hot Water In a medium deep size pan, heat oil over medium heat.