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Milk Beans from Tanzania

First Published Sunday, March 23, 2008

Milk Beans (a recipe from Tanzania)

This Recipe comes from Mom (Anna Ruth). I asked her what I could make for an Ugali meal for some people from church who wanted an African meal, but “not too spicy,” and she suggested Milk Beans.

Saute for 2-3 min.
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup fresh or canned tomatoes, chopped; or tomato sauce
Add:
2 cups cooked pinto, kidney, or other beans with a bit of liquid
approx. 2/3 cup milk, for gravylike consistency
1 tsp. salt
pepper to taste
Add 1 or more of the following spices:
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
1 tsp. curry powder
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes to blend flavors. Serve over rice or with ugali.

Sugar Coated Peanuts (Mom’s Recipe)

Sugar Coated Peanuts (Mom’s Recipe)

First posted Saturday, December 05, 2009

 1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
2 cups raw shelled peanuts, skins on

Dissolve sugar in water in saucepan over medium hear. Add peanuts and continue to cook over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook until peanuts are completely sugared (coated and no syrup). Pour on ungreased cookie sheet, separate peanuts with a fork. Bake at 300 for approximately 30 minutes, stirring at ten minute intervals. (I also add a few drops of red food coloring).

Mom/G’ma/Mimaw’s Easter Peanut Butter Eggs

Mom/G’ma/Mimaw’s Easter Peanut Butter Eggs

First posted Thursday, April 15, 2010

Peanut Butter Eggs
1 lb. (about 3 1/2 cups) powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
4 oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup butter or marg, softened
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Mix together with hands until thoroughly blended. Shape into eggs. Chill until firm. Dip in chocolate coating.

To melt chocolate for coating, a crockpot on low heat works well. It keeps the chocolate at a uniform heat.