A personal kitchen diary. I try new recipes and make notes on what works and what doesn't. Sometimes I can things, and sometimes I dry herbs. This is the story of my kitchen.
Crockpot Ham and Beans 1 lb dry Great Northern Beans, rinsed and sorted Leftover ham, ham hocks, or leftover hambone 2 carrots, peeled, trimmed, and cut in half 1 stalk celery, cut in thirds 1 onion, peeled and quartered 1 bay leaf 6 cups chicken …
Merri’s Saturday Chili 1 lb 80% lean ground beef 1 yellow onion, chopped 1-2 cloves garlic, minced Chili spice mix (see below) 1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 can diced tomatoes (do not drain) 1 quart tomato juice (mine was home-canned) Chili …