Granny's Baked Beans

Granny's Baked Beans

Granny's Baked Beans were always made in the big yellow pyrex bowl, and much like Nana's Curry Chicken Wings, is all done by estimate. So each time they come out slightly different, but very similiar.

Get baked beans in a can.  It doesn't matter the brand.  Any will work.  Store brands generally need more molasses & brands like Bush need less.  Fill bowl so there is still at least 2.5 inches to spare.

Cook approx 3/4 pounds of bacon.  Give or take depending on your taste buds of the day.

Add to bowl. 

 Add most of a 12 oz bottle of Grandma's Molasses (Yellow label - use brand).  Mix in brown sugar (light or dark your choice) maybe 1/2 box.

Add 2 Tablespoons or so of Heinz Ketchup and 1 Tablespoon of Gulden's mustard.  Your choice really of brand and amounts.

I believe all ingredients are covered.  After stirring well, bake in oven for hours until thickened & cooked down.  Any temperature of 375 or less works.

Enjoy!

Many thanks to Ginger who wrote this down for us.

Southwestern Chicken

A favorite of a friend, Southwestern chicken is low-fat and flavorful.

For 6 servings of Southwestern Chicken, you will need:
6 chicken breast halves, boned and skinned
2 tsp cumin, divided
1 tsp minced garlic
1 15 ounce can of black beans rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
2/3 cup picante sauce
1/2 cup diced red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

First, season the chicken with 1 tsp cumin and  the garlic. coat a skillet with non stick cooking spray and place over medium heat. add chicken and cook 3-4 minutes. in a separate bowl, combine beans, corn, picante sauce, bell pepper and remaining cumin. spoon mixture over chicken  cook 6-8 minutes more or until done at a reduced heat.  Then remove chicken to a platter and keep warm. continue to heat the bean mixture at high heat another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.  spread bean mixture over chicken and top with cilantro. serve with picante sauce over rice or on non-fat flour tortillas.

Per serving, 211 calories, 30 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates, 3 g fat.