Emy's chili

2 c. dry pinto beans soaked over night
6 c. water
2 c. brown rice, rinse well
1 diced yellow onion
2 cans tomato sauce
1 quart diced tomatos with juice (or 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes)
2 Tbsp red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves
1/2 tsp ground pepper

optional:
any fresh peppers-jalapinos, anaheim, bell etc.
shredded cheese
corn chips

Put the beans in a slow cooker and cook according to time on package (two or more hours). Add the rest of the ingredients except for the optional ones. Let simmer a couple hours. Meal is done once the rice is soft or absorbed. You will want to mix it once or twice while cooking, the rice has a tendency to rest on the bottom and may burn. This meal gets better the longer it sits.

Great as a main course, with nacho's or as a dip.

*This serves as a complete protein because of the beans and rice.

Emy's Black Bean Taco's

2 cans black beans or about 3 1/2 c. cooked beans
1 can corn (or 1 c. frozen or freshly cooked corn, if frozen cook before using)
1/2 bunch cilantro
1-2 limes (juice only)
1/8 c. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. chili powder
pinch of salt

Corn tortilla's

lettuce (red romaine is best)

tomatoes-diced

avocado-diced

shredded cheese

Mix together first 7 ingredients and let chill for 1 hour or more (the longer the better)

Spoon on tortilla's with other ingredients (all optional).

Hummus

2 tsp minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
1 can garbanzo beans
4 tsp olive oil
4 tsp lemon juice
½ tsp salt

Puree all ingredients in a blender. Add liquid for consistency desired. Serve with pita bread or fresh veggies.

(Source: http://extension.usu.edu/duchesne/files/uploads/FCS/Cooking%20with%20Food%20Storage/dry%20beans_plus.pdf)

Lime Fruit Dip

This tangy and terrific dip is perfect for serving with fresh fruits of your choice.

2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (6-ounce) can (undiluted) limeade or lemonade frozen concentrate
2 to 3 drops green food coloring
1 cup whipped cream, or 1 cup non-dairy whipped topping, thawed

In top of double boiler combine beaten eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and limeade or lemonade concentrate. Cook and stir about 15 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in food coloring. Cool. Fold in whipped cream. Serve with fresh fruit. This dip may be frozen. It will keep well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

(Source: "The Essential Mormon Cookbook", by Julie Badger Jensen, pg. 56)

Spinach Dip

This is great with vegetables.

1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 (6-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts (optional)
1 (16-ounce) carton sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (1-ounce) package ranch dressing mix

Thaw frozen spinach; drain well. Drain and chop water chestnuts. Stir all ingredients together. Chill. Serve with assorted fresh vegetables or crackers.

(Source: "Essential Mormon Celebrations Cookbook", by Julie Badger Jensen, pg. 102)

Onion Chip Dip

1 (16 oz.) container cottage cheese
1 (16 oz.) container sour cream
1 pkg. Lipton Onion Soup dry mix

Mix ingredients together in a medium size bowl. Store in refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to let flavors mingle. Serve with potato chips or fresh cut vegetables (ie. carrot sticks, celery sticks, broccoli, cauliflower, jicama, green peppers, etc.)