Recipes from Second Iteration

Spiced Beans

1 onion, chopped

1 carrot, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 t cumin

1.5 t basil

1/2 t chili powder

1/2 t oregano

1/2 t hot sauce

4 16 oz cans beans, drained

1 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes

2 14.5 oz cans chicken broth

Combine everything in a Crock Pot and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

Jerk Shrimp

3-4 cloves garlic

2 T sweet onion, chopped

1/5 T vinegar

1 T honey

1T Worcestershire sauce

1 t cumin

1 t pepper

1 t salt

1 t hot sauce

1/2 t cinnamon

1/2 t nutmeg

2 lbs shrimp (preferably peeled)

Combine all ingredients (except shrimp) in a food processor and reduce to paste.

Toss with shrimp to cover.

Skewer shrimp.

Grill or broil for ~4 min per side.

Belize Rum Punch

8 oz part creme of coconut

16 oz rum

24 oz orange juice

24 oz pineapple juice

splash of Grenadine (for color)

Combine everything in blender, pour over ice, enjoy!

Pork Stew Recipe

Ingredients:

1 T oil

1.5 lbs pork loin, cut in cubes

1/2 lb baby carrots

1/2 potatoes, quartered

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 acorn squash, sliced

1 can baby corn

1 t black pepper

1/2 t majoram

1 can chicken broth

2 packets brown gravy mix

Preparation

Heat oil in skillet at medium-high heat.

Add pork cubes and brown.

Combine chicken broth and gravy mix in a bowl.

Put everything in a Crock Pot and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

Notes

I'd substitute beef broth for the chicken broth-gravy packet combo.