Baby Lima Beans And Corn In Chive Cream Food

BABY LIMA BEANS AND CORN

Steps:

• In a medium size saucepan bring water to a boil.
• Place frozen lima beans, bacon drippings, salt and pepper in water. Cover with a lid. Turn heat down to very low heat and let simmer for an hour and 15 minutes. Keep a watchful eye and do not let water boil out.
• Pour drained can of corn kernels into bean mixture and simmer 15 more minutes.
• Serve and enjoy!

BABY LIMA BEANS AND CORN IN CHIVE CREAM

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then cook onion and bell pepper in fat in skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Add lima beans, corn, water, salt, and pepper, then simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Increase heat to high and add cream, then boil, uncovered, until liquid is reduced by half, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in herbs and salt to taste. Serve sprinkled with bacon.

BABY LIMA BEANS AND CORN IN CHIVE CREAM

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp.
• Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then cook onion and bell pepper in fat in skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Add lima beans, corn, water, salt, and pepper, then simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
• Increase heat to high and add cream, then boil, uncovered, until liquid is reduced by half, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Stir in herbs and salt to taste.
• Serve sprinkled with bacon.

CREAMY SUCCOTASH WITH BACON, THYME AND CHIVES

Steps:

• Fry bacon over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven until crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Pour off all but 2 Tbs. of the bacon drippings. Add onions; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add lima beans, 1/2 cup water, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and continue to simmer, covered, until partially cooked, about 5 minutes. Add corn, cream, and thyme; return to a simmer, and warm until vegetables are fully cooked and cream doesn't pool, about 5 minutes longer. (Can be refrigerated at this point up to 2 days ahead.)
• When ready to serve, stir bacon and chives into warm succotash. This recipe doubles easily.