Soft whole wheat round breads with a pocket inside! Yield: 8 whole pita pockets (or 16 halves) Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup warm water (110-115 degrees)1 tablespoon oil1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons sugar2 3/4 cups whole wheat flour1/3 cup gluten*1 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast Instructions: 1. In a large bowl, combine first… Read more »
Chunks of challah tossed with egg and milk, topped with fruit and a crumb topping before being baked Yield: 16 servings Ingredients: 1/2 of a large loaf of challah, torn into large chunks (about one square inch) — this should make about 12 cups of torn chunks and should fill… Read more »
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water (110-115 degrees F)1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons dry yeast1 egg yolk1 tablespoon water Instructions: 1. In mixing bowl, combine water, sugar, and salt. 2. Add flour and yeast (start with 2 cups of the flour). Stir and then knead to… Read more »
Ingredients: 2 red or green bell peppers, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 large onion, cjopped2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 cups diced tomatoes (if canned, do not drain)1 1/2 cups chicken broth or water1 can ( 15.5 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained2 cups salsa (choose heat intensity to suit your tastes)1 cup… Read more »
Ingredients: 2 cups wheat berries3 quarts of water, approx.1 1/2 pounds inexpensive beef roast or steak1 1/2 cups chopped onion2 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 cups chopped celery2 teaspoons salt (or more, depending on your preference)1/2 teaspoon black pepper Instructions: 1. Soak wheat berries in 4 cups of the water for… Read more »
Ingredients: 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds1 1/2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon garlic salt2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Instructions: 1. Rinse the raw pumpkin seeds in a colander or strainer, and remove excess water (either by shaking the strainer, or tossing the seeds onto a clean, dry dish towel). 2. Melt… Read more »
A medley of brown rice cooked in Golden Monkey tea, fried with onion, carrot, broccoli, and bits of egg, peas, and corn Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 3 cups water*3 tablespoons Golden Monkey black tea leaves (dry)**1 1/2 cups brown rice1 stick butter, divided1 medium onion, chopped1 large carrot, peeled and… Read more »
An easy baked side dish of spinach, rice, and cheese Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients: 9 or 10 ounces fresh spinach leaves1 tablespoon water1 teaspoon dried onion (or 2 tablespoons of fresh, minced onion)1 cup cooked rice (measurement is after cooking, not before)1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese1/3 cup milk2… Read more »
A savory mina, made from layered matzos with a filling of broccoli, onions, egg, and three cheeses Yield: 4-6 servings (as a main dish) or 8 servings (as a side dish) Ingredients: 4 cups of bite-sized fresh broccoli florets (or one 14-ounce bag of frozen broccoli)1 small onion, chopped8 matzo… Read more »
This recipe uses the usual noodles and cheeses that you would expect to use for everyday lasagna, but the sauce is white, rich, and buttery, and loaded with lots of sliced mushrooms! Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 8 ounces lasagna noodles1 pound sliced, fresh mushrooms5 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon… Read more »
