BLKBEANS.TXT                                                     B-1





                       BLACK BEAN SOUP

  3 15 oz cans black beans with      1 cup chicken stock
    liquid                           2 tsp chili powder
  1/4 cup plain yogurt               1 pk baked tortilla chips

 1. In a blender, puree 2 cans of beans with liquid. Pour into a pot.

 2. Add the 3rd can of beans with liquid, chicken stock, and chili
    powder.  Simmer and stir for 5 - 10 minutes.

 3. Ladle into bowls and in each bowl, stir in 1 tbs yogurt, top with
    crubmled tortilla chips, and serve.

    Note: Chips may be omitted and beans served over rice.





 CHRYSAUC.TXT





                    SPICY CHERRY SAUCE FOR HAM

  3/4 cup sugar                      dash salt
  2 Tbs cornstarch                   3/4 cup orange juice
  1 Tbs lemon juice                  1 1 lb can (2 cups) pitted tart red
  1 inch stick of cinnamon             cherries (water pack)
  1/4 tsp red food color             1/2 tsp whole cloves


 1. Combine sugar, salt, and cornstarch in a saucpan.

 2. Mix in orange and lemon juice.

 3. Add undrained cherries, spices, and food color.

 4. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until mixture comes to
    a boil.

 5. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat.

 6. Remove cinnamon stick and whole cloves. Serve warm with ham.