Pepped-Up Potato Salad

½ teaspoons mustard seeds1 teaspoon celery seeds3 tablespoons cider vinegar2 pounds potatoes½ teaspoon salt½ cup finely chopped scallions, plus additional for garnish3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled¼ cup mayonnaise 1. In a small bowl combine mustard seed, celery seed, and vinegar, and set aside for several hours or overnight. 2. In a kettle, combine potatoes with enough… Continue reading Pepped-Up Potato Salad

Potato Salad with Sausage and Grainy Mustard Dressing

1 pound small red potatoes, cut in half1 pound small yellow new potatoes, cut in half3 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon +½ teaspoon salt¼ cup coarse-grain mustard3 tablespoons cider vinegar3 tablespoons sugar¼ cup peanut or vegetable oil1/3 cup dry cured sausage (like salami, pepperoni, or soppressata) cut into ¼ inch to one half inch pieces½ cup… Continue reading Potato Salad with Sausage and Grainy Mustard Dressing

Black Bean Pilaf with Ham Flavor

3 green onions, sliced1 medium green pepper, cut into thin, bite-size strips1 clove garlic, minced1 tablespoon oil2 ½ cups brown rice3 and half cups water1 packet chicken bouillon1 packet Goya ham flavor15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed¾ teaspoon dried oregano2 medium tomatoes, or 14 cherry tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces In a large pot,… Continue reading Black Bean Pilaf with Ham Flavor

Slow Cooker Caribbean Oxtails

This recipe comes from the blog, Black Girl Chef’s Whites. I liked this a lot. 1 bunch scallions, chopped6 large cloves garlic, chopped3 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped1 teaspoon ground allspice1 teaspoon sea salt¼ teaspoon crushed habanero pepper4 pounds oxtails1 large onion, thinly sliced6 sprigs fresh thyme2 cups chicken broth or water In… Continue reading Slow Cooker Caribbean Oxtails