COnfessions of a MAD Antique Dealer

Many of the recipes that I invent...or create...came into being because I wanted to make something....and I looked in the fridge, and the cabinets...and tried to crate something from what was laying around.. I had some cooked sausage in the fridge today...some onions, a bag of frozen spinach, a can of GOYA pink beans......Here goes.....I sauteed some garlic and onions in extra virgin olive oil. Then I added the can of drained beans..(large can) the 3/4 of a bag of frozen spinach...Then I threw in the sausage(Italian)..  then for what ever reason, I added some balsamic vinegar, water...simmered it for a while...then I added a slice and a half of whole wheat bread in little pieces...almost like dumplings.....the final addition was salt and HUNGARIAN spicy Paprika paste....Don't ask me why I decided to add the bread and vinegar...but it WORKED....When I served this dish....I added some more vinegar.  The Cubans would have added some chopped onions and virgin olive oil and grated fresh garlic right on top...  What ever you want to call this dish...it was great.  I would add some baking soda the next time I make it...it will cut out some of the "gas"

To make this dish again, I think I would add some green pepper and celery...and even risk the addition of some cilantro.  NOW, to make it healthier, eliminate the sausage...or ham...and make it vegetarian......it will be just as delicious.... You can serve this bean stew over your favorite rice.....But don't forget to add a few tablespoon of balsamic vinegar on top when serving....and if you want to become LATINO...add the virgin olive oil,chopped onions and garlic too.  The Brazilians have a dish called Feshuada(I dont know if this is correct spelling or not)...and this dish resembles it in a way.......

Not much happened today business wise....I even went upstairs in MAHWAH today and fell asleep for an hour and half...while GLEN held down the store....with NOTHING TO HOLD DOWN. BORING.... very few people came in......

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