Jaron's Green Beans

 Our grandson Jaron loves beans.  Beans of any kind.  He even started a campaign at his school a few years ago to get school canceled on National Bean Day  (Yes, there is such a day.)  His principal even signed his petition.  He loves beans.  Therefore, he is always willing to cook his signature green bean dish for dinner. All you have to do is call down the stairs, "Jaron, will you make your green beans?" and he is up the stairs in a flash and starts gathering ingredients.

The recipe is a bit vague, but here goes:

Jaron's Green Beans

Start by putting some oil in a skillet and heat.  Add 3 cans green beans, drained.  Then add any or all of the following:

Minced garlic

Paprika

Cayenne pepper

Dried onion

Salt

Pepper

Jaron likes a lot of cayenne pepper (he is his dad's son.)  We like a little less.  

Saute' until hot.  Serve.  Yum!

Chicken Stroganoff

 So good!

Chicken Stroganoff

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1/4 cup flour

3 T. olive oil

1 T. butter

8 oz. mushrooms, sliced

1 onion, chopped

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 T. worcestershire sauce

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup chicken broth,

1/2 cup sour cream

Salt and pepper

Egg noodles

Cut chicken into pieces.  Season well with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.  

In a skillet, add the oil.  Cook the chicken until lightly browned.  Add oil as necessary.  Remove from pan.

Add butter to the pan, then mushrooms and onions.  Cook for 6-8 minutes.  Stir in mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce and garlic and cook for 1 minute.  Stir in broth, scraping browned bits.    Add chicken back and simmer all for a few minutes.  Reduce heat and add sour cream.  Season to taste.  Serve over egg noodles.

Cowboy Caviar

This stuff is so good.  Michelle had me make it at her house for a recent family gathering.  I went right home and made it for us.  It makes a great appetizer/side dish.

Cowboy Caviar

1 can black beans

1 can black-eyed peas

1 can diced tomatoes

1 can corn

1 onion, diced or can use 1 bunch green onions, chopped

1/2 green pepper, chopped

1-3 chopped jalapenos (seed them if you want it to be less hot), diced

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Garlic salt

Zesty Italian dressing

1 lime, juiced

Drain the beans, peas, and tomatoes. Put into a bowl and add the onion, green pepper, jalapenos, and cilantro.  Add garlic salt to taste.  Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup Italian dressing and lime juice.  Toss all together and marinate in fridge for 1 hour before serving.  Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or just alone as a side dish.