Curt's Delectable Creations

I must say this, I love you Mom but this is the BEST Chili I have ever eaten.       1 Pound of beef 1 Package Italian Sausage Chopped 3 Large Chicken Breast Chopped 1/2 Package Black Beans (7 OZs) 1/2 Package Red Kidney Beans (7OZs) 1 Green Bell Pepper Sliced 1 Tablespoon Garlic 1 package Fresh Mushrooms cleaned/chopped 1 Package of Taco/Chili Seasoning 1 Teaspoon Adobo Seasoning 2 28 Ounce Cans of whole plum tomatoes Shredded Mexican Blended Cheese or Chedder Parmesan Cheese   Directions: Overnight in a Crock Pot, fill crock pot with water 3/4 of the way to the top and add beans. Cook on High overnight in crock pot then strain beans and set aside. Roughly 8 hours will be enough.   Cook Meats seperately in a skillet or Wok.  Brown Beef till fully cooked and strain. Cook chicken until fully cooked and add 1 Teapoon of adobo seasoning. Add raw sausage, cooked beef, cooked chicken, sliced green pepper, ...

 A side dish we grew up with I never get tired of... Italian green beans rock! Grandma and Mom made them this way and I will carry on the traditional way... this one is not adapted much. 2 lbs cleaned green fresh picked beans (or store bought) extra virgin olive oil 3 finely minced garlic cloves red pepper flakes salt and black pepper fresh or dried oregano, basil and parsley Rinse and snip the ends of both sides of the beans. Boil them in salt water to your desired doneness, we like them a little on the soft side. They are wonderful roasted in the oven as well on 350 degrees until wilted with a drizzle of olive oil. I usually put them on parchment paper. Drain the cooked beans. Place in a bowl. Sprinkle with fresh or dried herbs, around 1/2 teaspoon of each if dried. Just a little red pepper to taste along with salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil over the top around 1/4 cup. Mix and serve cold or hot.