A light onion soup topped with bread and cheese Yield: 8 servings (about 3/4 cup each) Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, divided2 large sweet onions, cut in half and sliced2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons all-purpose flour4 cups beef broth*3/4 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon black pepper2 tablespoons sorghum, optional1/3 cup… Read more »
Crunchy homemade whole wheat pita chips — perfect for dipping or eating plain! Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 4 whole wheat pita breadsOlive oilSea salt or table salt Instructions: 1. If pita breads have two layers (like my whole wheat pita pocket breads), split the pita around the edges to make… Read more »
Flavorful and crisp, these homemade dill pickles are easy and delicious! Yield: 10 quarts Ingredients: 10 quarts of cucumbers*10 cloves garlic10 sprigs of fresh dill, washed10 fresh grape leaves** Brine Ingredients: 3 quarts water1 quart vinegar (5% acid)1 cup canning (non-iodized) salt1/2 teaspoon powdered alum Instructions: 1. Heat washed cucumbers… Read more »
A spicy dense cured pepperoni recipe. This recipe is very easy to make and has that authentic pepperoni taste. Yield: 2 pounds of pepperoni Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef (85% lean or leaner)2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring2 teaspoons ground black pepper2 teaspoons mustard seed1 1/2 or 2 teaspoons crushed… Read more »
Easy and delicious fresh tomato salsa with onions, jalapenos, and cilantro Yield: 8-10 servings Ingredients: 6 medium-large ripe tomatoes1 large sweet oniona handful of fresh cilantrojuice of 1 fresh lime OR 1/2 fresh lemon2-3 fresh jalapeno pepperssalt to taste, optional Instructions: 1. Wash, core, and dice tomatoes. Chop onion and… Read more »
A light creamy guacamole that even picky eaters will love! Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients: 2 large ripe avocados*2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro1/4 cup minced red onion1/2 teaspoon saltSeveral shakes of Tapatio or your favorite hot sauce1/2 cup sour cream Instructions: 1. Slice open avocados, remove… Read more »
Soft and delicious homemade whole wheat flour tortillas, perfect for fajitas or soft tacos! Yield: about 1 dozen (8-inch) tortillas Ingredients: 3 cups whole wheat flour*1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons shortening**1+ cup hot water (enough to make a workable dough, as hot as you can stand to touch)… Read more »
A flaky, melt-in-your-mouth biscuit dough pizza that’s quick and easy! Yield: 12 slices Ingredients: Biscuit Crust Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt5 tablespoons cold butter, sliced3/4 cup milk Topping Ingredients: 1 tablespoon melted butter3/4 cup pizza sauce3 cups (12 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheeseAny other toppings of… Read more »
A pre-made dry mix for hot cocoa; just add hot water and enjoy! Yield: 15 servings Ingredients: 2 cups nonfat dry milk1 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa1/2 cup dry non-dairy creamer*dash of salt Instructions: 1. Combine all ingredients and stir well to mix. Store in an airtight container…. Read more »
A spicy fragrant homemade chai tea Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 1-2 cinnamon sticks (3-4 inches long), broken1 teaspoon whole cloves, crushed1/2-1 teaspoon cardamom seeds, crushed (or 2 teaspoons green cardamom pods, crushed)8-10 whole allspice berries, crushed1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed1/2-1 teaspoon ground ginger*4 cups water1 tablespoon loose leaf black tea1/4… Read more »
