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 »
A refreshing summer drink: Orange Pekoe tea, stepped, sweetened, and iced Yield: 1 gallon Ingredients: 8 (2-cup) Orange Pekoe tea bag4 C water boiling waterCold water1 1/4 to 1 1/2 C sugar Instructions: 1. Boil 4 C water in saucepan. 2. Drop 8 tea bags into boiling water. Turn heat… Read more »
A fresh lemonade made with the juices of lemons, limes, and oranges Yield: about 1 gallon Ingredients: 2 lemons2 limes2 oranges2-3 quarts of water (to taste)3/4 to 1 cup sugar (to taste)Additional slices of lemon, lime, or orange, for garnish (optional) Instructions: 1. Squeeze the juice from the lemons, limes,… Read more »