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… 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…. 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 »
A flavorful patty of matzo meal, eggs, cottage cheese, and onions, fried in shallow oil Yield: 20 latkes Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups cottage cheese3 eggs, separated1 teaspoon salt2 1/4 cups matzo meal (9 ounces)1 large onion, minced1/2 teaspoon sugar3 tablespoons sour cream or plain yogurt or waterground black pepperoil, for… 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 »
Tangy and flavorful egg salad sandwich recipe! Yield: 3-4 sandwiches Ingredients: 9 eggs, hard boiled, cooled, and peeled1/3 cup Miracle Whip (or off-brand equivalent) salad dressing1 heaping tablespoon mustard1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)1/4 teaspoon black pepperLettuce, for servingBread, sandwich buns, or pita pockets, for serving Instructions: 1. Place ingredients… Read more »
Simple instructions for making delicious pintos from dried beans! Yield: varies Ingredients: Dried pinto beansWaterSalt Instructions: 1. Wash pinto beans in water. Sort out any rocks or other items, if needed. Be sure you’re using beans that aren’t too old, or they will never cook soft enough no matter how… Read more »
Moist seasoned grilled salmon, with a salty, smokey flavor Yield: Varies, depending on size of fillet Ingredients: Salmon fillet, fresh or thawedliquid smoke flavoring (we put into small spray bottle)lemon juice (optionally, squeeze fresh lemon slices onto salmon)hickory smoke saltseasoned saltgarlic saltoil (in spray bottle)pepperpaprikalemon peppersagebasilmarjorambutter, sliced Instructions: 1. Lay… Read more »
