"Dog3" > wrote in message
...
>I just put a pound of white beans (soaked overnight) and hocks into the
> crock pot. Already smells good. I did a saute' of onions and small dice of
> carrot and added it to the pot. I've done this in a traditional stock pot
> too but for this, the crock pot is better. I think some jalapeno corn
> bread
> will do nicely. My crock pot is huge so tell me what else to add. I did
> not
> add much Kosher salt because the hocks have plenty. I threw in a couple of
> Bay leaves and cracked pepper. The weather is crappy and I wanted comfort
> food. Besides, I'm freezing cold.
>
> Michael

Stop right there - that's just about all you need.

For a large crock-pot 2 Tablespoons of vinegar (rice or white wine would be
good) that's it. Ok a little celery just to round out the mirepoix.

Dimitri

"Dog3" wrote in message

>I just put a pound of white beans (soaked overnight) and hocks into the
> crock pot. Already smells good. I did a saute' of onions and small dice of
> carrot and added it to the pot. I've done this in a traditional stock pot
> too but for this, the crock pot is better. I think some jalapeno corn
> bread
> will do nicely. My crock pot is huge so tell me what else to add. I did
> not
> add much Kosher salt because the hocks have plenty. I threw in a couple of
> Bay leaves and cracked pepper. The weather is crappy and I wanted comfort
> food. Besides, I'm freezing cold.
>
> Michael

I have found that adding a little hot sauce sparks up the flavor, too. I
cook beans all the time - not for me but for DH, who loves them - yes, and
with cornbread.

Dora

Dog3 wrote:
> I just put a pound of white beans (soaked overnight) and hocks into
> the crock pot. Already smells good. I did a saute' of onions and
> small dice of carrot and added it to the pot. I've done this in a
> traditional stock pot too but for this, the crock pot is better. I
> think some jalapeno corn bread will do nicely. My crock pot is huge
> so tell me what else to add. I did not add much Kosher salt because
> the hocks have plenty. I threw in a couple of Bay leaves and cracked
> pepper. The weather is crappy and I wanted comfort food. Besides,
> I'm freezing cold.
>
> Michael

You gots it with the bay leaves and cracked pepper. Now what you need to do
is bake some cornbread to go with the beans.

1 c. yellow cornmeal
1 c. flour
1 Tbs. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
1 large egg
1/4 c. butter or shortening

Blend dry ingredients together and mix in shortening or butter. Add egg and
milk until you have a rather lumpy batter. Pour into a greased 8" skillet
and bake at 400F degrees until gold brown, about 20 minutes.

Jill

"Dog3" > wrote in message
...

<snip>

> Okay, I've done the right thing. I just need to know I'm cooking it right.
>
> Michael

No you don't need to know - you're the only one who counts.

Dimitri

Dog3 wrote:

> I just put a pound of white beans (soaked overnight) and hocks into
> the
> crock pot. Already smells good. I did a saute' of onions and small
> dice of
> carrot and added it to the pot. I've done this in a traditional stock
> pot
> too but for this, the crock pot is better. I think some jalapeno corn
> bread
> will do nicely. My crock pot is huge so tell me what else to add. I
> did not
> add much Kosher salt because the hocks have plenty. I threw in a
> couple of
> Bay leaves and cracked pepper. The weather is crappy and I wanted
> comfort
> food. Besides, I'm freezing cold.
>
> Michael

A bit o' garlic and some molasses would not be out of place, especially
if you had started with black eyed peas. Hopping John is one of my
faves. Celery & green pepper also come to mind. Turnips?
---
JL

Dog3 wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote in
> :
>
>> Dog3 wrote:
>>> I just put a pound of white beans (soaked overnight) and hocks into
>>> the crock pot. Already smells good. I did a saute' of onions and
>>> small dice of carrot and added it to the pot. I've done this in a
>>> traditional stock pot too but for this, the crock pot is better. I
>>> think some jalapeno corn bread will do nicely. My crock pot is huge
>>> so tell me what else to add. I did not add much Kosher salt because
>>> the hocks have plenty. I threw in a couple of Bay leaves and cracked
>>> pepper. The weather is crappy and I wanted comfort food. Besides,
>>> I'm freezing cold.
>>>
>>> Michael
>>
>> You gots it with the bay leaves and cracked pepper. Now what you
>> need to do is bake some cornbread to go with the beans.
>>
>> 1 c. yellow cornmeal
>> 1 c. flour
>> 1 Tbs. sugar
>> 4 tsp. baking powder
>> 1/2 tsp. salt
>> 1 c. buttermilk
>> 1 large egg
>> 1/4 c. butter or shortening
>>
>> Blend dry ingredients together and mix in shortening or butter. Add
>> egg and milk until you have a rather lumpy batter. Pour into a
>> greased 8" skillet and bake at 400F degrees until gold brown, about
>> 20 minutes.
>>
>> Jill
>>
>>
>
> Thanks. Just what I need. I need jalapeno though.Just add it?
>
> Michael

Sure! Sliced and mixed in.

Jill

Dog3 > wrote in
:

> "jmcquown" > wrote in
> :
>
> > Dog3 wrote:
> >> I just put a pound of white beans (soaked overnight) and hocks
> >> into the crock pot. Already smells good. I did a saute' of onions
> >> and small dice of carrot and added it to the pot. I've done this
> >> in a traditional stock pot too but for this, the crock pot is
> >> better. I think some jalapeno corn bread will do nicely. My crock
> >> pot is huge so tell me what else to add. I did not add much
> >> Kosher salt because the hocks have plenty. I threw in a couple of
> >> Bay leaves and cracked pepper. The weather is crappy and I
> >> wanted comfort food. Besides, I'm freezing cold.
> >>
> >> Michael
> >
> > You gots it with the bay leaves and cracked pepper. Now what you
> > need to do is bake some cornbread to go with the beans.
> >
> > 1 c. yellow cornmeal
> > 1 c. flour
> > 1 Tbs. sugar
> > 4 tsp. baking powder
> > 1/2 tsp. salt
> > 1 c. buttermilk
> > 1 large egg
> > 1/4 c. butter or shortening
> >
> > Blend dry ingredients together and mix in shortening or butter.
> > Add egg and milk until you have a rather lumpy batter. Pour into
> > a greased 8" skillet and bake at 400F degrees until gold brown,
> > about 20 minutes.
> >
> > Jill
> >
> >
>
> Okay, I've done the right thing. I just need to know I'm cooking it
> right.
>
> Michael
>

You could go the canned creamed corn and green chiles in your corn bread
route too.

--
No Bread Crumbs were hurt in the making of this Meal.
Type 2 Diabetic 1AC 5.6mmol or 101mg/dl
Continuing to be Manitoban

"Dog3" > wrote in message
...
> The weather is crappy and I wanted comfort
> food. Besides, I'm freezing cold.
>
> Michael
>

Damn, that sounds good, Michael! It's a nice day here, but my feet are
freezing. (I guess I could put socks on). What I wouldn't give to have
some beans and cornbread tonight...I thawed some steaks overnight...odds and
ends....leftover end pieces from a tenderloin, and a strip steak that never
got cooked one night. Better put some potatoes in the oven....and I'll
throw together a Caesar salad....it'll be good, but it won't be beans and
cornbread...

Enjoy, Michael! Put on some old baggy sweats and some big thick socks, and
dig in!

Chris

Does sound good. Maybe have sliced tomatoes and white onions with a
little red wine vinegar and S&P.

"Dog3" > wrote in message
1...
> I dug in and yes I had on sweats and socks. I made jalapeno cornbread. It
> is freezing here. I'd rather have it warm. The beans and cornbread were
> good. I've got a ton of left overs. Anyone wanna come over for left overs?
>



Meeeeeeeee! I'm still up for beans. It's chilly and rainy here -- my back
yard looks like a swamp (which thrills my Shrek-loving 8-year-old to no
end).

We will have a good dinner -- I made beef stew and some pumpkin muffins.
Wanted to make homemade roasted apple-pear sauce, but never got around to
buying the fruit. It was just too yucky to go out and drag 3 kids around.

Anyway, when my husband comes home from work, I'll put my sweats on and come
over.

"Dog3" > wrote in message
1...

> I just have not
> learned how to cook for 2 people yet and make way too much food.
>
> Michael <- feels old but isn't


Freeze, Freeze, Freeze those planned overs. Cook extra at your meals, then
pack it into the freezer. Check out some of the 30 day gourmet, or friendly
freezer cooking websites. Those days when everything has gone badly, you're
exhausted and just don't want to bother, take a meal from the freezer, pop
it into the oven (or stovetop pan) and wow, dinner with no effort.

For example, the bean soup - it only improves with age. Pack some up in the
freezer along with some of the cornbread, think about next Monday, day after
Easter - if you celebrate it - if you've dealt with family, sugar crazed
kids, and need some R&R. Just pull out your nice batch of soup and bread,
throw the soup into a pan, the bread into the microwave to defrost and
dinner is served.

Gayle

On 2005-03-24, Dog3 <uhoh@ajfl> wrote:


> cucumber with the above ingredients. Anyway, the beans are in the
> fridge. I do not eat a lot these days as I'm trying to keep my
> cholesterol down.....

Am I reading that right? You're not eating beans because you're
trying to keep your cholesterol down? Everything I've ever heard/read
claims beans will help lower cholesterol. They have no cholesterol.


n

We are a little spoiled here in L.A. We get fairly good (expensive) vine
ripened tomatoes from somewhere year long -- Central America or
hot-house here in the U.S.



On Thu, 24 Mar 2005, Dog3 wrote:

> Gerlonda Battles > wrote in
> :
>
> >
> > Does sound good. Maybe have sliced tomatoes and white onions with a
> > little red wine vinegar and S&P.
>
> That sounds good but tomatoes are not in season here. Hmmm... maybe some
> cucumber with the above ingredients. Anyway, the beans are in the fridge. I
> do not eat a lot these days as I'm trying to keep my cholesterol down. I
> feel geriatric. I drink a lot of Ensure, I like vanilla. I just have not
> learned how to cook for 2 people yet and make way too much food.
>
> Michael <- feels old but isn't
>
> --
> Opinions founded on prejudice are always sustained with the greatest
> violence.
> -- Hebrew proverb
>