Black Bean Burgers

2 cans (14.5 Each) Seasoned Black Beans
1 cup Seasoned Breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Grated White Onion
1 whole Egg
1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder (i forgot and added Seasoned salt, cayenne, garlic powder and onion powder)
Salt And Pepper
Hot Sauce
Cheese to top burgers
Oil, For Frying
Butter, For Frying
4 whole Kaiser Rolls Or Good Hamburger Buns toasted
Mayonnaise
Lettuce Or Other Greens
Sliced Tomato
Mustard
Ketchup
INSTRUCTIONS
Drain, but do not rinse, the black beans. Place them in a bowl and use a fork to mash them. Keep mashing until they're mostly broken up, but still have some whole beans visible. Add the breadcrumbs, onion, egg, chili powder, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Stir until everything is combined, then let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.

Note...is using dried beans you cooked you may need to add an extra egg and some oil if they are a bit dry to get the right texture

Heat a tablespoon or two of olive oil with an equal amount of butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Form the bean mixture into patties slightly larger than the buns you're using (the patties will not shrink when they cook.) Place the patties in the skillet and cook them about 5 to 7 minutes on the first side. Flip them to the other side, place 2 slices of cheese onto each patty, and continue cooking them for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the burgers are heated through. (Place a lid on the skillet to help the cheese melt if needed.)

Toast the buns and add your fixings.

Cheesy Jalapeño Olive Bread

Cheesy Jalapeno Olive Bread

2 packages Active Dry Yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup warm water (110 degrees)
4 cups bread flour plus up to 1/2 cup additional flour as needed
3 medium jalapeno peppers, chopped and seeds removed
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 egg (room temperature)
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3/4 cup whole milk
2 cups chopped sharp cheddar cheese (1/2 inch cubes)
1/2 cup chopped pepper jack cheese (1/2 inch cubes)
1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped kalamata olives

Fit a stand mixer with a dough hook.  Proof the yeast in the warm water mixed with 1 teaspoon sugar for 10 minutes or until foamy.  Heat the milk in the microwave for 50 seconds on high.  Set aside.

In a large stainless steel bowl, add 4 cups of flour, chopped jalapenos, olives, salt, sugar, egg, hot pepper sauce and warmed milk.  After the yeast has proofed, add it to the bowl and start kneading.  Add more flour as needed to create a soft smooth dough.  Keep kneading for 10 minutes.

Remove the dough from the bowl and place it on a lightly floured board.  Add the cubed cheese and knead until blended.  

Place the dough in a well oiled bowl and let rise until doubled.  This should take about 1 hour.  Punch down the dough and slice into 4 even pieces.

Shape into 4 large loaves and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  Cover with a clean tea towel and rise again for another hour until doubled in size.  Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese or sesame seeds.

Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

Breakfast Barley Bake

+Cook 1 cup barley according to directions (i did this day before because let's face it barley takes forever to cook)
+2 large Eggs, whisked
+1/2 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
+1/2 or so vanilla extract
+2 large spoonfuls of jam i had fig on hand
+1/2 cup milk plus extra to top with
+ fresh sliced fruit to place on top i used strawberries

Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F with the rack in the middle. Spray a 8X8" bake safe casserole dish with cooking spray. Mix everything but fresh fruit to top with.
Place in pan bake 30 min or until set.  Top with a bit of fresh fruit and splash of milk.