Sweet+Salty Ham and Vegetable Salad

Sweet+Salty Ham Salad

For the dressing:
In the bowl of a blender, or in a jar:
Combine:
¼ c. mustard
2 T. olive oil
2 T. white vinegar
½ t. freshly ground black pepper
2 T. honey

Combine in bowl:
8 c. oven roasted ham chopped
1 c. pimento stuffed green olives, chopped
½ c. black olives, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped

Pour dressing over ham and vegetables. Toss.

Black Bean+Corn Salsa

Above: Serve with these= very good.

Black Bean+Corn Salsa

Combine in bowl:
16 oz. black beans
16 oz. fresh corn, white or yellow
1 t. basil
1 t. ground cayenne pepper
1 c. finely chopped onion
1/3 c. lemon juice1 t. salt

Black Bean Chicken Chili

Black Bean Chicken Chili

I brought this to our soup supper that we had after our annual traditional Christmas Caroling.
Here it is Aunt Cindy, I'm very glad you liked it. :)

Combine in a large soup pot:
1 lb dried black beans, cooked according to the package directions,
OR 4 small cans black beans, don't drain them
6 T. chili powder
2 T. onion powder
1/2 t. garlic powder
1 t. cayenne powder
4 c. diced tomatoes
4 c. tomato sauce
1 t. dried basil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thawed and cut into slices

Simmer together for 2-3 hours, till thickened and chicken is cooked through.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Sage Turkey Dressing

Sage Turkey Dressing

Using two loaves of the Sage and Onion Bread (recipe follows this one):
Cut into cubes and lay out (in a single layer) on a rimmed baking sheet
Toast at 400 degrees until slightly golden and crisp (dry).

Place dried bread in crock pot:
Add:
4 c. chicken broth
1 t. salt
½ t. freshly ground black pepper
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
Cook on low heat overnight.

Sage and Onion Bread

Sage and Onion Bread

Step 1:
Combine in bowl:
1 1/3 c. warm water
1 ½ T. dry yeast
1 T. Honey
Cover with plastic wrap,
let proof for 10 min. in a warm spot.

Step 2:
Combine in large mixing bowl:
4 c. whole wheat flour
1 T. baking powder
1 T. salt
2 T. ground Sage
½ t. freshly ground black pepper

Step 3:
Combine proofed yeast mixture into the flour mixture,
Along with:
½ c. chicken broth
½ c. melted butter
Cover, let rise for 60 minutes.

Step 4:
Transfer dough evenly into 2 oiled 4 by 5 by 9 inch loaf pans
that have been lined with parchment paper.

Step 5:Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50-60 min. or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.