_ Salsa

Ingredients:

 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes

 1 onion, chopped

 1 large green chili pepper, chopped

 1 clove of garlic, chopped

 2 teaspoon vinegar

 Salt, pepper and cilantro to taste

 

Directions:

Combine and process all ingredients in a food processor until desired consistency.

You can stop here, but I prefer to cook the salsa in a crockpot for about 2-3 hours on low for a richer flavor.

Store salsa in fridge for about 1 week or freeze.

 

 

Refried Beans

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons butter or saved bacon grease

2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cans (15 oz) pinto beans or 3 cups of dried beans (cooked)

Salt & pepper to taste

 

Directions:

In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions and cook, stirring constantly, for a minute or two.

Add the beans with their liquid

Keep stirring and mashing until you get the texture that you like

Season with salt & pepper

Optional Step:  if you prefer a very smooth consistency process the beans in a food processor

Store in fridge for about 1 week or freeze.