26 October 2008
Have you ever...
For some reason, that has been me the past several days. Not sure what is up with that, but I just feel like being this totally evil person.
Maybe it is Halloween creeping up on me?
Labels: random
25 October 2008
Too Funny! McCain - Obama Dance Off
18 October 2008
Saturday Chili Making
Ok, so I am feeling somewhat domestic today, and with Autumn in the air, I decided to try my hand at a new chili recipe. Since I am also finding myself alone this year on Sweetest Day, I decided to make a three-bean chili. Take that as you will. Unlike my typical vegetarian chili, this one actually incorporates beef, though it can easily be substituted with Boca protein crumbles.
Measurement | Ingredient |
1 ½ lbs. | Ground chuck |
2 | Green peppers, diced |
2 | Fresh jalapenos, diced |
1 | Large yellow onion, diced |
1 can (15 oz.) | Dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed |
1 can (15 oz.) | Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed |
1 can (15 oz.) | Black beans, drained and rinsed |
1 can (28 oz.) | Diced tomatoes |
3 tablespoons | Chili powder |
2 ½ tablespoons | Minced garlic |
1 tablespoon | Cayenne pepper |
1 ½ teaspoon | Cumin |
- In a large skillet, brown the beef along with the garlic and onion, then drain.
- In a 4 – 6 quart slow-cooker, add beef and remaining ingredients, mixing well to ensure proper seasoning.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 – 10 hours, or high for 4 – 5 hours.
- Serve and top with sour cream and fresh cilantro, if desired.
If substituting the beef with protein crumbles, you will need two (2) 12 oz. packages. In this case you can cook down the onions and garlic with 1 ½ - 2 tablespoons of vegetable or canola oil for about three minutes, draining any excess oil, and combine all the rest of the ingredients, including the crumbles, in the slow-cooker. Another fun alternative I will add when making the purely vegetarian version, is to add one package of frozen corn kernels to the chili.
This is yummy served over brown rice, with a piece of jalapeno corn bread.
If you are adventurous and try the recipe, please leave a comment to let me know how it turned out for you!
Randy
Labels: enrichment, recipes
17 October 2008
A Very Happy Birthday!
A very happy 17th birthday to my sister, Christine!
Did you honestly think I wouldn't do a "blast from the past"? LOL
Randy
Labels: random
16 October 2008
19 Days to go...
All it takes is a glance back at the past eight years, or into your bank balances, to see the clear choice. This country has been destroyed by eight years of Republican "leadership" and we cannot afford four more years of the same. As I mentioned in an earlier post, if you are swayed merely by "social" issues like abortion rights, gay rights, or gun control, it's time to take your head out of your (probably) oversized asses, and start realizing what really matters.
Speaking of politics, am I the only only who is just WAITING for either John McCain or Sarah Palin to have an "open mic" moment. I don't know if everyone has seen the ad below, but see if you can find the hidden racism..
Labels: observation, political
14 October 2008
I'm on vacation
