sf wrote:

>> OK....I'll bite, what are graduation beans. I Googled it but can't
>> find a recipe. Are they the same thing as 'cowboy' beans with the
>> ground beef and a variety of beans??
>
> I googled it last night and it really does sound disgusting. It's one
> of those recipes stu would be crucified for mentioning.
>
>
> Humboldt Avenue Graduation Beans
> posted to r.f.cooking once again by Barb Schaller, 6-30-05
>
> serves 20
>
> 1 can baked beans (B&M or Bush's) -- (28 oz.)
> 1 can French-style green beans -- (16 oz.) drained
> 1 can red kidney beans -- (16 oz.) drained and rinsed
> 1 1/2 cups each: packed brown sugar -- chopped celery, chopped onion,
> and chopped green pepper
> 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
> 1/2 cup chili sauce
> 1/2 cup ketchup
> 5 strips bacon
>
> Dump it all together except the bacon. Lay the bacon strips on top.
>
> Bake at 350 degrees for a couple of hours.


That actually looks like it could be the start of something I'd eat. But I'd
cut way back on the brown sugar, I'd add molasses, mustard and apple cider
vinegar, and I'd use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder. If I felt like
making it spicy, I'd use Tabasco instead of vinegar.

I'd also cook the "trinity" covered over medium-low heat until it begins to
soften, then add the other items.

Bob