A Cook Book of Sorts

Rancho Beans (Alias: HatRock Beans)

A favorite among moderate sized gatherings

Prep Time30

Cook Time2 30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: kidney beans, pork and beans, rancho

Servings: 12 people

Cost: $5

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
Cook and stir ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and onions are translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well.
Mix pork and beans, kidney beans, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, and salt in a large bowl. Stir hamburger mixture into bean mixture. Pour hamburger-bean mixture into prepared casserole dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 45 minutes. (we prefer a crockpot)

This is a crowd pleasing event. I have been known to notch it up a little bit with smoked ghost peppers. (apple or hickory)

Braised Kale with Bacon

Prep Time1

Cook Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: quick

Servings: 4 people

Cost: $5.00

In a large, deep skillet, cook the bacon in the oil over moderatley high heat, turning once, until crisp, about 6 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels, leaving the fat in the skillet. Coarsely chop the bacon.
Add the bacon and garlic to the skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Add the kale, season with salt and pepper and toss until slightly wilted. Stir in the vingar, cover and cook over high heat until the kale is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chopped bacon and serve.

easy to make and quick as well.