Annies Pantry

Important Announcement

The MSN Groups service will close in February 2009. You can move your group to Multiply, MSN’s partner for online groups. Learn More

20-Minute Cowboy Beans
A great addition to any barbecue.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Servings: Serves 6
4 slices bacon
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 can (15 to 16 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed, drained
1 can (15 to 16 oz.) pinto beans, rinsed, drained
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 Tbsp. packed brown sugar
In large skillet, cook bacon over low heat until crisp, turning
occasionally. Remove from skillet; drain on paper towels.
Remove all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet. Add onion,
bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir over medium heat 3 to
5 minutes or until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Crumble bacon; return to skillet. Cover; cook 5 minutes
or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

White Bean, Spinach, and Barley Stew
"This filling vegetarian stew is great year-round.
Serve with a dry Chardonnay and crusty bread."
Original recipe yield: 6 servings.
Prep Time:15 Minutes Cook Time:1 Hour
Ready In:1 Hour 15 Minutes Servings:6 .
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup uncooked pearl barley
3 cups water
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
3/4 cup small fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
2 tablespoons white wine
1 (15.5 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
2 cups fresh spinach
1 pinch red pepper flakes
DIRECTIONS:
Bring the barley and water to a boil in a pot.
Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes,
or until tender.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat,
and cook the onion and garlic until tender.
Season with rosemary. Mix the mushrooms, yellow bell pepper
, and wine into the pot, and cook 5 minutes.
Stir in the cooked barley, beans, tomatoes, and spinach.
Season with red pepper flakes. Continue cooking 10 minutes,
or until spinach is wilted.

Important Announcement The MSN Groups service will close in February 2009. You can move your group to Multiply, MSN’s partner for online groups. Learn More
Annies Pantry	[email protected]