Cooking With Mommy

Seven-Layer Bean Dip Prep Time 20 min Total Time 20 min Servings 16 Ingredients 1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ refried beans (GF) 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (GF) 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened (Daiya cream cheese) 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa (any variety) 2 cups shredded lettuce 2 cups shredded Cheddar or Mexican cheese blend (8 oz) (Lactose free or dairy free) 1 can (2.25 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained (1/2 cup) (I would leave this out) 1 medium tomato, diced (3/4 cup) Food Should Taste Good™ cantina tortilla chips or Food Should Taste Good™ blue corn tortilla chips, as desired Directions Directions In medium bowl, mix refried beans and taco seasoning mix. Spread mixture on large platter. In another medium bowl, mix cream cheese and chiles. Carefully spread over bean mixture. Top with salsa, lettuce, cheese, olives...

HOPEFULLY ONE DAY WE WILL ALL BE ABLE TO COEXIST IN HARMONY WITH THE EARTH AND EACH OTHER DESPITE RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, LACK THEREOF, SEXUALITY, GENDER! 

Serves 6. Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 1-1/4 lb lean ground turkey  1 large onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups cubed butternut squash 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp coriander 1 Tbsp harissa (this will be  very  spicy; for a less spicy dish, start with 1 tsp harissa and add more to taste) 1 cup chicken stock (homemade or low-sodium store-bought), or water Kosher salt and fresh black pepper, to taste 3 Tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus extra for garnish 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water 4 cups  cooked  brown rice Directions In a large, deep nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Over low-medium heat, sauté the turkey until it's no longer pink. Add the onions and garlic, and cook for 2 minutes, until the onions are translucent. Stir in the squash, cover the pot, and cook for 1 minute. Then add the cumin, turmeric, coriander and harissa. Mix everything together, and sauté for 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken sto...

The Seventh Principle and Final day of Kwanzaa: IMANI

Image   by  jeffreyw 5 Average:  4   ( 40  votes) This simple dish, sometimes called  kuku na nazi , is a fabulous coconut curry from the East African coast. It is a perfect illustration of how African, Arab and Indian influences meld in the coastal region. 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS Chicken, cut into pieces -- 3 pounds Onion, chopped -- 1 Hot chile peppers, chopped -- 2 or 3 Ginger, peeled and chopped -- 2 tablespoons Garlic, chopped -- 2 tablespoons Oil or ghee -- 1/4 cup (olive oil) Curry powder -- 1 tablespoon Cumin seeds -- 2 teaspoons Chopped tomatoes or tomato sauce -- 2 cups Coconut milk -- 2 cups, or 1 (15-ounce) can Salt and pepper -- to taste Cilantro, chopped -- 1/2 cup METHOD Add the onion, chiles, ginger and garlic to a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Add a little water if necessary. Heat the oil or ghee in a large pot or wok over medium flame...

The Sixth Principle and Day of Kwanzaa: KUUMBA

I ngredients 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces (you can buy whatever cuts of chicken you like) Toast and grind the following in a dry skillet: 1/2 of 1 nutmeg 1 cinnamon stick 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon cloves, whole 6 pimento seeds (allspice) 1 teaspoon black peppercorns In a blender or food processor puree: 1 bunch scallions, chopped 1 large onion, roughly chop 2 to 3 Scotch Bonnet peppers 10 sprigs thyme, leaves picked 10 garlic cloves Combine all of the above in a bowl and stir in the following: 1/2 cup fresh lime juice or white vinegar 1 cup soy sauce (GF Tamari) 1/2 cup raw sugar Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/jerk-chicken-recipe0.html?oc=linkback

The Fifth Principle and Day of Kwanzaa: NIA

I absolutely looooooooove fried plantains!!!!! These do not need an official recipe. The longest/hardest part of this recipe is waiting for the Plantains to ripen. If you're making this for a snack use one large overly ripe Plantain; if you're making these for a crowd   use 3 to 4 overly ripe Plantains. Peel (you have to cut them, these are NOT bananas) Plantains. Cut Plantains on the diagonal/bias. You do not need a ton of oil for this "recipe" I usually coat the pan with olive oil and put a nice big spoonful of Smart Balance and saute' the Plantains. Because of the natural sugar they tend to stick. :-( They're done when it's crispy around the edges and soft. Place on a paper towel to absorb the extra oil. Sprinkle kosher salt on them and ENJOY!!!! Optional: drizzle honey over the Plantains and then sprinkle kosher salt on top.

The Fourth Principle and Day of Kwanzaa: UJAMAA

The Lil Chef's Rice Pudding for Christmas Eve Like to keep the calendar festive! The Homemade brown sugar/ honey coating I put on the outside of the ham. The making of more candied bacon!  The Veggies! Sauteed Kale and Garlic Corn all with onions (obviously) The final result: Candied butternut squash, tater tot stuffing, mac n cheese, apple cake, ham, lasagna, kale, broccoli, candied bacon, cranberry sauce, & garlic corn! Mommy's plate that I in no way finished! We enjoyed the lights in the dark. Christmas Morning: A joint gift from me My gift to myself, we know how I love Snoopy!                                              I waited so long to open this on Christmas morning This was my first time trying the fat free Reddi Whip. The texture is definitely different...