Black Bean Nachos

1/2 onion (or 1 handful of onion flakes if you are using dried)
1 T olive oil
1 C chopped canned tomatoes
1 1/2 C frozen corn or 1 can drained corn
1 can black beans (or 2 cups cooked black beans if you are using dried beans)
2 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp dried oregano
8 ounces shredded cheese
1 pkg frozen spinach (if desired), thawed and patted dry
2 C salsa

If using a fresh onion, chop it and saute it with 1 Tbsp of oil.
If using onion flakes, this step can be skipped and you can leave out the oil.

Combine the onion, tomatoes (undrained), corn (drained), black beans, lime juice, chili powder, and oregano. Spread on the bottom of a pan. Spread the spinach over the black bean mixture (you can leave out the spinach if you think it tastes gross .) Spread the salsa over the top. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the salsa. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or microwave until heated through. Serve with tortilla chips. The important part of this recipe is the lime juice, chili powder and oregano. All the other ingredients can be increased or decreased to suite your taste.


Fruit Smoothies
1 large can or 2 small cans peaches
1 bag frozen mixed fruit
other fruit as desired
flavoring if desired (such as pina colada)

Drain the peaches and blend until smooth. Add the frozen fruit about 1/3 a bag at a time. Blend. If it is too think add some water, 1/2 cup at a time. If it is too thin add a banana or more frozen fruit. Pour into your best glass and serve with a straw. If the straw has a little umbrella it will taste even better. Ignore any distractions as you blissfully sip your smoothie and dream about being on the beach.