A simple but delicious hearty beef soup with wheat berries Yield: about 4 quarts 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… Read more »
A simple, delicious homemade lasagna recipe Yield: 12 servings Ingredients: 1 egg, beaten12 ounces (3 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided2 cups (16 ounces) cottage cheese1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided1 tablespoon dried parsley (or 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley)1 lb. ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced4 cups spaghetti… Read more »
A flavorful, colorful lamb burger served with tomato, cucumber, onion, and feta Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: Burger ingredients: 1 pound ground lamb1 tablespoon dried mint leaves (or 2T fresh chopped)1 tablespoon dried cilantro (or 2T fresh chopped)1 tablespoon dried oregano (or 2T fresh chopped)3 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons red wine1… Read more »
A cheesy, creamy layer of spaghetti squash topped with a flavorful spaghetti sauce with meat for a delicious baked casserole! Yield: 16 servings Ingredients: 2 medium-large spaghetti squashes (about 6 [packed] cups of cooked squash all together)2 tablespoons butter1 small-medium onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 green bell pepper, chopped8 ounces… Read more »
A hearty and flavorful barley soup with beef, onions, and celery Yield: 5 quarts Ingredients: 2 pounds beef roast1 large onion, chopped6 celery ribs, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 3/4 cups barley (dry/uncooked measurement)1 1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperbeef bouillon, optional3 1/2 quarts water, approximately Instructions: 1. Trim fat from meat… Read more »
A grilled cheese sandwich with a twist: between crisp buttery slices of rye bread, you’ll find Swiss cheese, sauteed beef and onions, and some green pepper! Yield: 4 large sandwiches Ingredients: 3/4 pound thinly sliced roast beef*, torn into large chunks (2-3″ in diameter)1 small-medium onion, thinly slicedSalt and pepper1… Read more »
Juicy tenderized New York strip steak with horseradish sauce served on a grilled bun with lettuce, cheese, red onion, and tomato Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 large New York strip steaks*liquid smoke flavoringsaltpeppergranulated garlic**oil, preferably in a spray bottle For the sauce: 2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 tablespoon prepared horseradish Toppings: 4… Read more »
A homemade thin-crust unleavened pizza topped with your favorite pizza toppings! (Topping suggestions included!) Yield: 8 individual-size pizzas Ingredients: 1/4 cup oil1/4 cup honey2 teaspoons salt3 eggs1 1/2 cups water6 to 6 1/2 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour Your favorite pizza toppings: See additional notes for suggestions! Instructions: 1…. Read more »
Tangy-sweet lemonade with bits of juicy strawberries Yield: 48-56 oz Ingredients: 2 large lemons, washed3/4-1 c sugar*6-7 c water*2 c strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced1/8-1/4 c sugar Instructions: 1. Slice lemons as thinly as possible. Put lemon slices and 3/4-1 c sugar into a large bowl or pan. 2. Using… Read more »
Tangy fresh homemade lemonade with juicy bits of pulp Yield: 6-7 cups Ingredients: 2 large lemons, washed1 c sugar6-7 c water Instructions: 1. Slice lemons as thinly as possible. 2. Put lemons and sugar into a large bowl or stainless steel pan, and mash with a potato masher until juiced. Alternately,… Read more »
