Cuban Black Beans

1 lb. black beans
8 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
2 minced cloves of garlic
1 green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup bacon or ham
1/2 cup vinegar
2 tsp. salt

1.  Wash beans and add everything to crock-pot except the vinegar.
2.  Cook on high for 7 1/2 hours.  30 minutes before serving, add the vinegar and cook another 30 minutes.
3.  Serve over cooked rice.  Top with cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, candied peppers (bell pepper sauteed in butter and a bit of sugar), green onions, crumbled bacon, chopped boiled eggs, diced avocados, etc.

Anasazi Beans

1 pound dry Anasazi beans
1 (29 Ounce) can reduced sodium chicken broth
1 large onion, chopped
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup green salsa
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. black pepper
water if needed

Place the pinto beans in a large pot, and pour in the chicken broth.  Stir in onion, jalapeno, garlic, salsa, cumin and pepper.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking 2 hours, stirring often, until beans are tender.  Add water as needed to keep the beans moist.

* I don't cook mine this way, I soak my beans over night, and then I put them in the crock pot on high or low depending on how much time I have.  High 4-6 hours low 8 - 10 hours.  I usually don't run out of liquid because I soak them, but if it seems like you are going to add some water.

Oatmeal Pancakes

½	cup all-purpose flour
½	cup quick cooking oats
1	tablespoon white sugar
1	teaspoon baking powder
½	teaspoon baking soda
½	teaspoon salt
¾	cup buttermilk
1	teaspoon vanilla extract
2	tablespoons vegetable oil
1	egg

1. Place flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, buttermilk, vanilla, oil and egg in a food processor and puree until smooth.
2. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately ¼ cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.

Crepes

	These are Justin's favorite breakfast.  You can add just about anything to the crepes.  My kids favorite is bananas with chocolate syrup and strawberries with whipped cream.
	Basic Crepe Recipe
	4 eggs, lightly beaten 1½ cup milk 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup flour 2 tablespoons white sugar ½ teaspoon salt 1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, flour, sugar and salt until smooth. 2. Heat a medium sized skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. Using a serving spoon or small ladle, spoon about 3 tbs. crepe batter into hot pan, tilting the pan so the bottom surface is evenly coated. Cook over medium heat, 1 to 2 minutes on a side, or until golden brown. Serve immediately. They will store in the refrigerator up to one week in a plastic bag. Or you can freeze them.

Introduction

I have decided to start a blog with all of our favorite dishes.  I am doing this so some day I can create a cookbook for my children so they will have the recipes they love.