Pita Chips

*From Julie (a member of Club FYM)

Pita Bread
Pam
Favorite spices
Pizza Cutter

Cut each pita like a pie with the pizza cutter and separate each wedge. You will end up with 16 triangles.
Place the triangles with the inside of the pita up on a cookie sheet
Spray them with "Pam" cooking spray
Season with your favorite spice. We use Penzey's southwest seasoning and a little garlic salt. Place in the center of the oven @ 400 degrees for 8-10 min or until brown and crisp as you like. Cool and eat with your favorite salsa or hummus.

You can make these ahead and when cool, store in ziploc storage bag. To add variety change what kind of pitas you use such as whole wheat, onion, garlic oregano, etc. This recipe has cured our cravings for "chips".

Moro de Habichuelas (Rice & Black Beans)

*From Aunt Clara's Kitchen

2 cups rice
1 cup black beans
3 cups water
2 1/2 Tbsp of oil
4 tsp tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped green peppers
1 pinch oregeno
1/2 tsp mashed garlic
1/8 cup capers
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 tsp parsley
1 tsp cilantro
1/2 tsp thyme
1 cube chicken stock
1 tsp salt

Heat half of oil in an iron pot
Add herbs, olives, spices, and salt
Stir while adding tomato paste
Add beans while stirring
Add chicken stock
Once well heated, add remaining water and bring to a boil
Add rice and stir regularly
When water has evaportated cover with lid and simmer on very low heat
Wait 15 mintues
Uncover, stir, add remaing oil
Cover again and wait another 5 minutes
Rice should be firm but tender