Someone asked me recently if I cook a big meal every night....I had to giggle at that, because I don't. It's not possible. Besides, "grazing" is more fun some nights anyway. And to be honest, a two year old doesn't appreciate my cooking as much as I would like him to.....I'm bound and determined to use ALL my rhubarb. Since grocery prices are going up I really want to use everything I've grown. So I made a beautiful tangy sauce for chicken, turkey or even steak. With fresh garden lettuce it was perfect. I topped it off with Bacon Beans. The beans were given to
me and you can bet I had to find a fantastic way to cook them. (I'm also going to try my hand at canning, we'll see how that shakes out) It's not the healthiest recipe on the block, but yowza...are they good!Rhubarb Sauce
1 1/2 cup rhubarb (give or take a little)
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper
Combine all ingredients in saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Pour over meat and enjoy!
Bacon Beans
4 or 5 cups of fresh beans
(this one is real specific guys, it all depends on personal tastes!!)
4 or 5 slices of bacon chopped into little pieces
2 or 3 tablespoons butter
1/2 chopped onion
3 garlic cloves chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Cook bacon a few minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients. Add everything else and let cook on medium until beans are tender. It helps to cover them so they steam a little faster. It takes about 30-40 minutes for them to be tender.....it's completely worth the wait!!!
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