In crock-pot place… 2 pounds fresh green beans, rinsed, trimmed, halved  Water to cover beans  1 large white onion (chopped) 3 ham hocks -OR- ham bone with mean left (Christmas or Sunday dinner)  Cook on LOW for 2-3 hours - beans should still be firm but not done.

Place in crock-pot… 1 bag dried black beans (16 ounces)  enough water to cover beans 2 jars salsa (mild, medium or hot depending on preference) 1 can tomato sauce  1 can diced tomatoes 2 white onions (chopped) 1 tablespoon garlic powder  1 tablespoon onion powder  3-4 cloves garlic (chopped)  Optional: green pepper Stir well.

Set aside 8 cups flour. In 1/2 cup warm water dissolve…

In stand mixer, add… 1 pound unsalted butter (room temperature) 1/4 cup honey 1/4 teaspoon salt Beat the ingredients on high speed until the mixture becomes light, fluffy and pale yellow.

Brown in skillet over medium heat… 1 pound lean ground beef 1 white onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped  2 Serrano peppers, diced  Drain grease and combine browned meat mixture with the following…  2 cans (15 ounce) chili beans 1 can (14.

Cut two (2) avocados in half; remove seed; scoop out avocado from the peel and place in mixing bowl.

In a medium saucepan, whisk the following over medium to high heat…

To substitute 1 cup buttermilk… 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar plus enough milk to make 1 cup.

To substitute 1 teaspoon baking powder… 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

To substitute 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice… 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice  dash of cloves or ginger