Tasty Tuesday: BBQ Green Beans

My husband and I both grew up in homes where green beans were a frequently served vegetable. My mom canned her own home grown green beans. In the summer, if I sat down for any reason, a pan of green beans would magically appear in front of me for my snapping pleasure. Small price to pay for home canned green beans year 'round!

We still eat green beans frequently, but over time I have collected a few recipes that give a new twist to the rather tired looking store bought canned beans. The following recipe is from an old church cookbook. I have been making this for over 25 years and they are always well received. The recipe can be tripled and heated in a slow cooker for a large crowd or a pot luck event.

BBQ Green Beans

2 14.5 oz cans green beans, drained

1 can tomato soup

1/2 cup brown sugar

6 bacon slices, diced

1/4 cup onion, diced

Brown diced bacon & onion in skillet, drain well.

Place green beans, brown sugar, & tomato soup in casserole dish and mix together.

Stir in bacon & onion.  Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.

For pot luck I triple the first 3 ingredients, use 1 pkg of bacon, and 1 whole onion. I place into a slow cooker and cook until heated through.

I know this sounds very different, but it really is a delicious recipe. Give it a try.

Bon appetit! ~Marla

Tasty Tuesday: Chicken Bombs

I borrowed this recipe idea from a friend at church. I love to grill out, but it is easy to get tired of the same old recipes. This is a great twist on regular grilled chicken. The original recipe called for a smoker for cooking, but a regular BBQ grill with the lid closed works too. Enjoy! ~Marla

Chicken Bombs

boneless, skinless chicken breasts

bacon, uncooked

jalapeño peppers

cheese of your choice

brown sugar

BBQ sauce

Pound chicken breasts to flatten

Sprinkle each breast liberally with brown sugar.

Halve jalapeños and remove seeds. You may want to remove the membrane as well. Be warned, if you leave the membrane it will be HOT! You may roast the jalapeños for 10 minutes prior to preparing if you wish.

Now for the cheese. You may use any cheese you like. I like cream cheese myself. If you are using cream cheese you can make a blend if you prefer. Simply soften the cream cheese and add anything you like. Avocado, green onions, crab, cilantro, you get the idea. Stuff jalapeños with cheese. Place one stuffed pepper on each chicken breast and wrap breast around pepper. Using 2 slices of bacon per breast, wrap each breast with bacon. Secure with toothpicks.

Using a pastry or BBQ brush, liberally apply BBQ sauce. Cook in smoker or closed grill until done.

Enjoy!