Marcy's Beans

Another family must have recipe!!  These beans are awesome!

Harlequin Bean Bake

Ingredients:

1 clove garlic - chopped
1/2 lb. bacon - chopped
2 medium onions - sliced
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. apple cider vinegar
1 can lima beans - drained
1 can kidney beans - drained
1 small can cut green beans - drained
1 28 oz. can of pork and beans (do not drain)

Instructions:
Brown chopped up bacon until crisp.  Add garlic, onions, brown sugar, and vinegar and cook for 20 minutes at low heat.  Add drained lima beans, kidney beans, and green beans and the undrained can of pork and beans.  Stir together.

Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.

*  Can be made a day or two ahead of time.  I only use a 1/2 can of the lima beans.

Marcy's Stuffed Shells

My sister-in-law Marcy made these when we had an Italian theme for one of our second Sunday family dinners.  They were amazing!

Marcy’s Stuffed Shells

Ingredients:

2 eggs
1 container (15 oz.) ricotta cheese
2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
2 tsp.  dried parsley leaves
2 tsp.  no-salt herb and garlic seasoning
24 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained (about 1/2 a box)
2 c. prepared marinara sauce

Instructions:
Mix together eggs, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, parsley, and seasoning.

Fill each shell with 2 to 3 tablespoons cheese mixture.  Place filled shells in a 9x13 in. baking pan.  Pour marinara over shells.  Cover pan with foil.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly.