South West Baked Beans

2 cans dark red kidney beans

1 can black beans

1 can white kidney beans

1 can Italian plum tomatoes

drained & chopped (28oz) 1 cup chopped yellow onion

2 to 4 large garlic cloves -- chopped

1/4 cup dark molasses

1/4 cup cider vinegar

2 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons dried oregano

2 teaspoons dried mustard

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Salt -- to taste

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Rinse and drain beans. Place in oven proof casserole. 3. Add remaining ingredients, folding gently so beans don`t break up. 4. Bake, covered for 45 minutes. Remove cover; stir and bake, uncovered, 30 more minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serves 8-10. Posted on Prodigy by Catherine Leslie