Sunday, August 24, 2008

Hoptoad Tortilla Soup


After a long days ride this soup is deluxe.




2-15 oz. Cans, Pinto Beans
2- 15 Oz. Cans, Black Beans
1-15 oz. Can, White Beans
2-10 oz. Cans, Ro*tel (Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies)
1- 15 oz. Can Corn (Drained)
3-4 Chicken breast (cooked and shredded into bite size pieces)

Add all can ingredients and cooked chicken into large pan. Do not drain liquid off beans.
Simmer about 20 minutes. This is the key!!
Serve in a bowl topped with fresh Cilantro, Sour Cream, Avocado, and Tortilla Chips.

Saturday, August 2, 2008

S/V Hoptoad: Shawn's Coffee Cake

Jeff, Margie, Sonny and Shawn.

Thanks Shawn, I used this recipe all the way around the world. It came in handy in a pinch and was really tasty each time I made it.





Cake:
1/4 cup salad oil
1 egg
1 1/2 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk

Topping:
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 tablespoon melted butter

8x8 pan- no need for grease
mix cake, melt butter and add cinnamon and brown sugar pour over cake. Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes. Shawn says to really make this good increase the topping. You can also add 1 can drained peaches or any other fruit you have on board.

Scramble


This is a wonderful breakfast for company.
Serves approximately 6
12 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
season to taste
add what ever you have on hand... any type of meat cut up, onions, mushrooms, cheese, tomatoes, you name it it will work. Scramble the eggs and add the other ingredients. Bake for about 35-40 minutes. I serve this with salsa & sour cream.
This was the main course for Bern's birthday Second Breakfast!! Happy Birthday Bern.