Black Bean Burgers

In a small bowl, mix:

2T flax
6T water

In a food processor, mix:

2 seeded jalapenos
4 cloves of garlic
2 cans drained and rinsed black beans
2 t salt

In a large mixing bowl, add the flax and the black beans and:

1c bread crumbs
4T tomato sauce
2 cans drained and rinsed black beans

Form into 16 patties. Grill or fry for about 5m on each side. Serve with whatever burger toppings you like, but I'm particularly fond of srirachi mixed with mayo and thinly sliced red bell peppers.

Pioneer Woman's Breakfast Burritos

We loved these.

Layer in a tortilla:

scrambled eggs
sausage
tator tots
chopped onion
diced canned jalapenos
sliced tomatoes

Fresh Stawberry Pie

(1) Bake your favorite pie crust.

(2) Mix 1c of sugar with 2T corn starch in a small saucepan. Add 1c of water and cook over medium heat until thick. Remove from heat; add one package of strawberry Jell-O and cool.

(3) Put 1lb. whole or sliced strawberries in the pie crust and pour the goo over it. Chill until set.

Black Bean Salad

Combine:

1 can drained black beans
1.5 cups frozen corn (thawed)
1 c chopped tomato
1/2 c oil-and-vinegar dressing
1/2 c chopped cilantro
1/4 c red onion, diced

Serve that mixture over lettuce, with crushed tortilla chips and grilled pork or chicken strips.

Creamy Veggie Soup

Saute over medium heat:

1T olive oil
1.5 c onions
1 T curry powder
4 c cauliflower (I used frozen, still frozen when I put it in)
1/2 t salt
2 c diced zucchini

Run through the food processor, return to pot, add 2 c water and lots of seasoning salt.

Weird Chicken Salad

An odd combination of ingredients, but very yummy.

Combine and chill:

1 cup diced cooked chicken
3 diced celery ribs
1/4 c diced purple onion
2T golden raisins
1/2 c mayo
2 t sugar
2 t lime juice
1 t curry powder
1/4 t salt
2 c diced strawberries

Serve over lettuce.